Join our growing Neurosurgery Clinic team and make a meaningful impact on patients facing complex and life-changing procedures such as brain tumor surgeries, spinal fusions, and discectomies. As an RN, you'll provide a mix of patient education, nurse-only visits, and phone triage support. You'll work closely with neurosurgeons, advanced practice clinicians, and a supportive nursing team to deliver exceptional care.
Responsibilities
Conduct nurse-only visits for pre-op and post-op care, including patient education, halo vest changes, and wound care
Support patients through procedures, including Deep Brain Stimulation
Manage phone triage and in-basket tasks on dedicated rotation days
Collaborate with clinicians and APCs to ensure seamless patient care
Why Join Us?
Meaningful Patient Connection: Make a real difference by educating and supporting our patients through complex, often life-changing neurosurgical procedures. Your guidance helps ease fears and empowers patients during a critical time.
Collaborative Team Culture: Join a nursing group that works well together, supports each other, and values flexibility.
Work/Life Balance: Our leadership values your well-being and strives to create a supportive, flexible workplace where you can thrive both professionally and personally. We believe that when our team feels supported, they can deliver their best care to patients.
Professional Growth: Enjoy a supportive, team-based environment where growth is not only encouraged but actively fostered through department-based shadowing opportunities, lunch-and-learns, and ongoing education initiatives.
Fascinating Work: Engage in highly specialized neurosurgical care that explores the intricate brain-body connection.
Integrated Support: Collaborate with dedicated social services and behavioral health professionals for holistic patient care.
Requirements
Active RN licensed to practice in the state of Wisconsin
Minimum 1 year of RN experience (Neuroscience, Med-Surg, or Rehab preferred)
Strong critical thinking and multitasking skills
Preferred:
EPIC experience
Phone triage background
Calm, team-oriented personality with an eagerness to learn and grow
Ability to build positive relationships and adapt to challenges proactively
Apply Today
If you're eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to join a team that values both professional growth and personal balance, we'd love to hear from you.
About Emplify Health:
I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits
Health insuranceFlexible schedule
Additional Information
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:
32
Registered Nurse - Neurosurgery Clinic
Location: East Building, 3rd Floor | La Crosse, WI
FTE: 0.8 (64 hours per two weeks)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM-4:00 PM or 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | No weekends, holidays, or on-call
Starting Pay: $30.46/hour (higher based on experience)