Registered Nurse (RN) Same Day Surgery

Registered Nurse (RN) – Same Day Surgery

West Allis, WI, United States

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 Population:

  • Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients

  • Surgeries include orthopedics,

    Our specialties include, Breast, plastics, ENT, Urology, general, some vascular, gyn, robot, orthopedics and podiatry.

• Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and cohesive

• Skill Mix: Experienced nurses with a variety of backgrounds; ED, Med Surg, ICU

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, ED, Peri-Op Experience

• ACLS and PALS required by completion of orientation.

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

Monday through Friday, 1000–2030.

(4)10-hour shifts per week.

Cross-training required in pre/post care, GI, and Pain Management.

Start and end times may flex based on department needs.

About This Location:

Count on Aurora West Allis Medical Center for care that’s both personal and exceptional. Located in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin – just 15 minutes from anywhere in metro Milwaukee – we provide you and your loved ones with convenience, quality and comfort.

Aurora West Allis is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care.

We have also been recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.

Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

Apply today!