RN, Registered Nurse | Preadmissions

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here.

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36
Registered Nurse – Preadmissions

Location:

1st Floor Legacy Building | La Crosse, WI
FTE: 0.9 FTE | 72 hours per two weeks

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM | Rotating day off per two weeks, no weekends, holidays, or call obligations
Starting Pay: $30.46/hour (higher based on experience) + comprehensive benefits

Remote/Hybrid Eligible.

Make a meaningful impact by guiding patients through their surgical journey in a role that combines autonomy, collaboration, and growth opportunities. Join a team that values communication, teamwork, and patient‑centered care.

As a Preadmissions RN, you’ll play a vital role in preparing patients for surgeries and procedures. This position focuses on patient education and coordination rather than hands‑on care, making it ideal for nurses who excel in organization and interpersonal communication.

• Conduct phone calls and in‑person visits to review pre‑op instructions, verify medications, and ensure chart accuracy.
• Collaborate with providers (MDs and APCs) for complex cases.
• Prepare charts prior to visits and provide nurse‑only patient education.
• May cross‑train to do periprocedural anticoagulation work.
• Work closely with multiple departments, including OR, surgery clinics, anticoagulation, pharmacy, and social work.
• Participate in department‑based projects and cross‑training opportunities (e.g., perioperative anticoagulation management).
• This position is based with LaCrosse, with option to work occasionally out of the Onalaska SSB building.
• Potential for occasional travel to Winona in the future.

Must‑Have:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)
• Active RN license in Wisconsin
• Basic Life Support for Health Care Provider CPR

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience, preferably in surgical, perioperative, or med/surg areas
• Ability to work across multiple specialties and navigate complex organizational structures
• Strong teamwork and communication skills; ability to manage workload and delegate effectively
• Adaptability and situational awareness to meet patient needs both in‑person and over the phone
• Proactive, collaborative attitude

• Work with a large, diverse team and build strong professional networks
• Enjoy autonomy in your day‑to‑day work while contributing to collaborative projects
• Flexible weekday schedule with no weekends or holidays
• Opportunities for growth, including cross‑training

Emplify Health is a not‑for‑profit, patient‑centered healthcare network formed by the partnership of Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System. With headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wisconsin, we serve 67 communities across four states through 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics. Our mission is to provide exceptional care with compassion, innovation, and integrity.

• Empowerment to shape your work environment, encouragement to improve processes and create efficiencies, and support when seeking opportunities for growth
• Culture that encourages self‑care and provides you with opportunities to be your best self at work and at home
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits packages, as applicable, ensuring your comfort and well‑being as a valuable team member
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, Career Development Center, and online continuing education courses
• Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world‑class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it LOVE + MEDICINE and it’s more than our practice. It is who we are.

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