RN, Observation Unit
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Nursing
RN Nurse, Staff Nurse, ICU Nurse, Emergency Medicine
Location:
US:
WI:
MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.
Job Type: On‑Site, FTE: 0.001, Standard
Hours:
0.01, Shift: Shift 1.
The Observation Unit is a unique 16‑bed unit where most patients come from the Emergency Department needing an overnight stay. Our goal is to provide exceptional care while also maintaining an average length of stay of less than 24 hours. Common diagnoses include chest pain, shortness of breath, pre‑procedure care, TIA follow‑up, missed dialysis, and others. We work side by side with the Emergency Department to improve throughput.
New hires are paired with experienced nurses to learn the unit’s policies and procedures. The unit promotes teamwork, communication, professional development, and participation in Shared Governance, which supports bedside decision‑making.
The Registered Nurse is a practitioner who is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an identified group of patients in an inpatient environment. This individual demonstrates competency in delivering care to a primarily adult population. The Staff RN‑Inpatient job description incorporates essential functions adapted from the ANA Nursing:
Scope and Standards of Practice, 2nd Edition (2010).
Clinical competence and experience in the care and management of target patient populations specific to the area of employment.
EducationProfessional knowledge of nursing theory and practice at a level normally acquired through completion of an accredited School of Nursing program is required to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse. Any non‑BSN nurse with less than one year of licensed registered nurse experience must enroll in a BSN (or higher) program within 15 months of hire, and complete the degree within 5 years (6 years for MSN, DNP, or PhD).
A Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Requires a current Wisconsin Registered Nurse License or a multi‑state Nursing License from a participating state in the NLC (Nurse Licensure Compact). American Heart Association Basic Life Support for the Healthcare Provider (BLS) or an AHA‑approved equivalent is required within 90 days of hire.
Perks & Benefits- Paid time off
- Growth opportunities – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
- Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
- Referral bonuses
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
- Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work‑life benefits
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages, and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us. We maintain a drug‑free workplace and perform pre‑employment substance abuse testing. If you have an accommodation need during the application or interview process, please contact 262‑439‑1961.
We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.
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