Registered Nurse Med/Surg (FT/Nights)

About the Role

NEW – $20,000 Sign‑On Bonus! New graduates welcome! Watertown Regional Medical Center is hiring a full‑time Registered Nurse (RN) to join the Med/Surg team. The position offers a 36‑hour work week on a 1900‑0700 shift with weekend and holiday rotation. The hospital is an acute‑care facility in southeastern Wisconsin that has earned national awards for high‑quality care.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
• Administer medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders.
• Document assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately.
• Provide direct care including activities of daily living, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate significant changes to the care team.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals.
• Provide emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families.
• Ensure patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall‑prevention protocols.
• Supervise and delegate tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required per facility policy.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required per facility policy.
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification required per facility policy.
• Specialty certification (e.g., RN‑BC, CMSRN) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months of Medical/Surgical nursing experience in an acute‑care setting preferred.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, decision‑making, and effective prioritization in a fast‑paced environment.

Skills

• Proficient in clinical assessment, documentation, and patient‑care planning.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, pharmacology, and nursing best practices.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to function effectively in high‑stress situations with diverse patient populations.
• Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMR) and clinical documentation systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity.
• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education.

Benefits

• $20,000 sign‑on bonus.

Schedule

36‑hour work week, 1900 to 0700 shift with weekend and holiday rotation.