What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Plastic Surgery position at Gundersen Health System?
Registered Nurse – Plastic Surgery
Location: La Crosse, WI
FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per two weeks)
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm
No weekends, holidays, or call
Starting Pay: $31.98/hour (higher with experience)
Join a compassionate, close‑knit Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery team that values collaboration, kindness, and exceptional patient care. This clinic-based RN role supports patients throughout their surgical experience, with a strong focus on education, pre‑ and post‑operative care, and ongoing clinical support for both patients and providers.
What You’ll Do
- Maintain and manage your own independent nursing schedule.
- Provide comprehensive pre‑operative and post‑operative education and nursing care for plastic and reconstructive surgery patients.
- Perform incision and wound care, including management of wound vacs.
- Serve as the primary RN for patient triage
- Respond to MyChart messages and assist with prior authorizations and related documentation.
- Learn and assist with tissue expander management for breast reconstruction.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams such as the Breast Center, Dermatology, and Facial Plastics in Otolaryngology.
What You’ll Get
- A small, supportive team with strong camaraderie and mutual respect.
- A strong collaborative, positive working relationship with providers.
- A team culture centered on kindness, shared workload, and supporting one another.
- Starting Pay: $31.98/hour and up, based on experience.
- Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, HSA/FSA options.
- A generous retirement program featuring a 401(k) with employer match plus an annual base contribution.
- Access to our Career Development Center for ongoing learning, training, and career advancement.
What You’ll Need
- Compassion and empathy in caring for patients.
- Kindness and inclusivity in all interactions.
- Active RN license in the state of Wisconsin.
- BLS certification for healthcare providers.
- Minimum 2 years RN experience required
About Emplify Health
Emplify Health is a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network formed by the partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. With headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin, we serve 67 communities across four states through 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics. Our mission is to provide exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity.
Ready to join a team that values collaboration and patient-centered care? Apply today!
Pay: From $31.98 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $32