Registered Nurse (RN) PACU

Department:

37710 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - PACU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

(3) 12-hour shifts/week 0900-2130 & 0930-2200

• No weekends, unless need to cover weekend program RN
• On call 2 major holidays and weekend surrounding per year – put into group
• 5-7 call shifts per 6-week period

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30

Registered Nurse (RN) – St Luke's PACU

Milwaukee, WI, United States

Sign on bonus for eligible candidates of up to $5,000 PM's

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
 At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
 Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Where you will work

• Patient Bays: 24
• Patient Population:
  • Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients
  • Surgeries include orthopedics, GYN ONC, general, robotic, urology, plastics, cardiac, and dental
  • Recovery of IR, MRI and GI patients’ post-general anesthesia
• Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and cohesive
• Skill Mix: Experienced nurses with a variety of backgrounds; ED, Med Surg, ICU
• Staffing & Ratios:
  • 10-13 RNs and 2-4 CNAs per day
  • Typical ratio: 1:2

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, ACLS, PALS
• Having 1-2 years nursing experience; Med Surg, ICU, ED

What You’ll Do:

• Deliver individualized care using the nursing process—assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Monitor and respond to changes in patient condition, mobilizing resources and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure optimal outcomes.
• Promote patient safety by implementing risk-reduction strategies and reporting safety events promptly.
• Educate patients and families adapting teaching methods to meet unique learning needs and supporting readiness for discharge.
• Coordinate care and discharge planning through an interdisciplinary approach, ensuring continuity across the healthcare continuum.
• Lead and delegate effectively fostering teamwork and supporting unlicensed personnel.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient experience and unit performance.
• Maintain professional growth through ongoing education, competency completion, and participation in shared governance activities.

Schedule Details/Additional Information: self-scheduling

• 0.9 FTE PMs
• (3) 12-hour shifts per week
• 0900-2130 and 0930-2200
• 5-7 call shifts per 6-week period
• No weekends, unless need to cover weekend program RN
• On call 2 major holidays and weekend surrounding per year – put into group

About This Location:

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care
community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise.
The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and
neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional
governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years
of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St.
Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American
Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since
2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in
February 2024.

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