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RN, Registered Nurse | Cardiac Pre Op & Recovery

Gundersen Health System
La Crosse, United Statespart_timeVerifiedPosted 11 Feb 2026
💰 $76,020/yr

About the role

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

30

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Pre‑Op & Recovery

0.75 FTE | Monday–Friday | 10‑hour shifts | No weekends or holidays

We are growing our Cardiac Pre‑Op & Recovery team to support increasing procedural volume from the Cath Lab and Electrophysiology (EP) services. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape a new, expanding, and evolving unit dedicated to caring for cardiac procedural patients.

What You Will Do

  • 0.75 FTE (60 hours per pay period)
  • Monday–Friday, 8 and 10‑hour shifts
    • Typical shifts: 8:00 AM–6:30 PM or 9:00 AM–7:30 PM
    • Hours may flex based on departmental needs
  • Provide comprehensive pre‑operative and post‑procedure recovery care for cardiac patients undergoing procedures such as:
    • Cardiac Heart Catheterizations
    • Cardioversions
    • Transesophageal Echocardiograms (TEE)
    • Device Implantations (Pacemakers, ICDs)
    • EP Ablations
    • Watchman Procedures

This role offers a meaningful blend of patient prep and recovery care within a fast‑growing cardiac program.

What You Will Get

  • A strong, collaborative team with highly experienced cardiac nurses
  • The chance to help build and shape a new and growing department
  • Robust leadership support including:
    • Clinical Manager
    • Supervisor
    • Professional Development Nurse (Nurse Educator)
  • Competitive Starting Pay: $38.01/hr and up, based on experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA
  • Generous retirement program: 401k with employer match + annual base contribution
  • Access to our Career Development Center for ongoing growth and advancement

What You Will Need

  • Current RN license (Wisconsin)
  • Minimum Associate Degree in Nursing
  • BLS required; ACLS required within 3 months of hire
  • Minimum 2 years RN experience, preferably with cardiac patient care experience

Emplify Health is comprised of two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems, Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. Once neighbors, we are now partners, united in our mission to provide exceptional care to our communities. As a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network, we have headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin. Our extensive network includes 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics, serving 67 cities and rural communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With over 4,500 dedicated nurses and providers, we are committed to delivering primary, specialty and emergency care, along with innovative medical education programs. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our patients and communities.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Gundersen Health System

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