Registered Nurse
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Job Description
About the Company
The employer is the Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network, a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin. Their shared mission encompasses patient care, innovation, medical research, and education. This network operates eastern Wisconsin’s only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center, which is actively engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The network includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians, and more than 45 health centers and clinics, attracting patients from across the Midwest and the nation.
Froedtert Health is committed to being an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing and maintaining an environment that attracts, recruits, engages, and retains a diverse workforce. They welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status and maintain a drug-free workplace, performing pre-employment substance abuse testing. They are also committed to fulfilling reasonable accommodation requests for needs during the application and interview process.
Job Description
This job is for a Registered Nurse (RN) located ON-SITE at the FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Key Features of the Role:
• Eligible for a $15,000 Sign-on Bonus.
• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 0.900000 (meaning 90% full-time).
• Schedule: Consists of 3 12-hour shifts (1900-0730), with an every 3rd weekend rotation. The specific shift is Shift 3.
• This role is described as being for a forward-thinking nurse who wants to make an impact in a unit driven by innovation and cutting-edge technology. It’s an opportunity to reshape how care is delivered in a model unit designed around technology-enhanced care, real-time data, and continuous improvement.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
The employer is seeking a creative, collaborative, and solutions-oriented RN who:
• Thrives on creative problem-solving.
• Is excited to pilot new tools and technology.
• Is a strong communicator capable of collaborating across disciplines.
• Is a proactive contributor eager to give feedback and help refine workflows.
• Is passionate about being on the leading edge of healthcare and wants to help build the future of nursing.
Job Summary (Official):
The Registered Nurse is a practitioner responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual must demonstrate competency in the delivery of care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN-Inpatient job description aligns with essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).
Required Qualifications:
• Experience: Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to the area of employment is required.
• Education:
• Professional knowledge of nursing theory and practice acquired through completion of education at an accredited School of Nursing, making the candidate eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse.
• For non-BSN nurses with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience upon hire, enrollment in a BSN (or higher nursing degree) program is required. Acceptance into a program is expected within 15 months of hire, and the degree program must be completed within 5 years of enrollment (or 6 years if the program is MSN, DNP, or PhD in Nursing).
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) is preferred.
• Licensure:
• Requires a current state of Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a Multi-state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact).
• American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits At Froedtert Health:
Depending on the role, eligible staff may receive a variety of perks and benefits, including:
• Paid time off.
• Growth opportunities such as Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, and CEU opportunities.
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
• Referral bonuses.
• Retirement plan (403b).
• Comprehensive health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and access to Free Workplace Clinics.
• Work-life benefits: Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, and discounts on gym memberships, travel, and other services.
