RN, Registered Nurse | Neurosurgery Clinic

Registered Nurse – Neurosurgery Clinic

Location: East Building, 3rd Floor, La Crosse, WI

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM or 8:00 AM–4:30 PM (no weekends, holidays, or on‑call)

Hours: 32 weekly hours (FTE 0.8)

Pay: $30.46 per hour, higher based on experience

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 will provide a mix of patient education, nurse-only visits, and phone triage support. You will work closely with neurosurgeons, advanced practice clinicians, and a supportive nursing team to deliver exceptional care.

• 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

• Meaningful Patient Connection – make a real difference by educating and supporting patients through complex neurosurgical procedures
• Collaborative Team Culture – work with a supportive, flexible nursing group that values teamwork
• Work/Life Balance – leadership values your well-being and strives to create a supportive, flexible workplace
• Professional Growth – opportunities for shadowing, lunch-and-learns, and ongoing education within the department
• 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

• Active RN license 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
• Calm, team-oriented personality with an eagerness to learn and grow
• Ability to build positive relationships and adapt to challenges proactively
• Preferred: EPIC experience
• Preferred:
  Phone triage background

• Empowerment to shape your work environment and encourage process improvement
• Support for career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages
• Culture that encourages self-care and provides opportunities to be your best self at work and at home

Gundersen Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

If you are eager to learn, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to join a team that values both professional growth and personal balance, we would love to hear from you. Please contact HR-Recruitment  or call  to discuss this opportunity.