What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN, Surgery position at Gundersen Health System?
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Job 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 WopatRecruiter 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
Benefits:
Health Insurance, 401K Plan, Vacation & Paid Time OffSalary : $36 - $56