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RN, Surgery

Gundersen Health System
Hillsboro, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/12/2026

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:

40

Job Highlights

  • Full time, 40 hours per week.
  • Weekdays only with no weekends, holidays, or on call.
  • Hourly pay range $35.52 - $55.57 , adjusted for years of experience.
  • Provide comprehensive surgical nursing care in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
  • Associate degree in Nursing required.
  • Valid Wisconsin RN license.
  • BLS, ACLS and PALS certification required.

About this role

As a Surgical RN at Emplify Health by Gundersen Hillsboro, you will provide skilled, compassionate nursing care to patients throughout the surgical experience. Working alongside surgeons, anesthesia providers, and a dedicated care team, you will help ensure safe, high-quality care rooted in empathy amplified. This role is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a rural community while contributing to a culture of teamwork, accountability, and excellence.

Key responsibilities

  • Collaborate with patients, families, and care teams to develop and implement individualized plans of care.
  • Provide competent, patient-centered nursing interventions and education.
  • Document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plan updates accurately.

What you will need

  • Associate degree in Nursing.
  • Current Wisconsin Registered Nurse license.
  • Current BLS, ACLS and PALS, or able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and support patient and family-centered care.

What we offer

  • Competitive hourly pay range of $ 35.52 - $ 55.57 based on experience.
  • Full benefits package for a full-time role.
  • Comprehensive health and wellness coverage with employer HSA contributions.
  • PTO starting day one and paid holidays.
  • Tuition assistance and continuing professional development opportunities.
  • Employer-matched retirement plan with immediate vesting.
  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and additional income protection benefits.
  • A supportive workplace focused on growth, teamwork, and patient care.

Our culture & values

At Emplify Health by Gundersen, our mission of empathy amplified guides everything we do. You will join a community of more than 10,000 caregivers across seven hospitals and 65 clinics, all working together to advance belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork, and humility. In Hillsboro, you will find a welcoming rural community with strong local values, outdoor recreation, and a quality of life that supports both professional fulfillment and personal well-being. We are committed to closing health disparities, fostering belonging, and building healthier communities for the people we serve.

Let's connect!

Megan Wopat, Manager of Human Resources
mjwopat@emplifyhealth.org | (608) 489-8106

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact the recruiter listed below:

Primary Recruiter:

Megan Wopat

Recruiter Email Address:

MJWopat@emplifyhealth.org


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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