RN, Registered Nurse | General Medical Unit & Virtual Nursing

Gundersen Health System • La Crosse, WI

2d • $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

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: 36 Registered Nurse – Split Role: General Medical Unit & Virtual Nursing (.9 FTE) (.45 FTE General Medical Unit | .45 FTE Virtual Nursing) 12‑hour Day/Night Rotation | Every 3rd Weekend & Holiday This dual‑practice RN position allows you to provide bedside care on our General Medical Unit while also supporting inpatient care through our developing Virtual Nursing program. The role blends hands‑on clinical practice with technology‑enabled care coordination to enhance efficiency, communication, and the overall patient experience. Nurses who value variety, teamwork, and growth will find this role especially rewarding. What You Will Work 0.9 FTE; 72 hours per two weeks 12‑hour Day/Night rotation Every 3rd weekend & holiday .45 FTE providing bedside care on the General Medical Unit .45 FTE functioning as a Virtual Nurse supporting the General Medical Unit Virtual nursing shifts worked from the Support Services Building (SSB) in Onalaska, WI Hybrid virtual model in development (mix of on-site & remote) What You Will Do General Medical Unit – Bedside (.45 FTE) Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population, including: General medical diagnoses Post‑surgical (GYN, urology, etc.) Rule‑out chest pain Same‑day procedures Post–heart catheterization patients Intermediate‑level care (sepsis, DKA, respiratory support up to BiPAP) You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, HUCs, respiratory therapy, PT, dietary, and social work partners. The General Medical Unit is known for strong teamwork, mentorship, and a culture that supports continuous growth. Virtual Nursing – Remote Support (.45 FTE) Provide virtual clinical support to the General Medical Unit by: Managing delegated tasks such as admissions, discharges, patient education, and nightly rounding Conducting dual medication sign‑offs Assisting with documentation and coordination to streamline bedside workflow Monitoring patients and supporting safe, efficient care delivery Enhancing team communication between the bedside RN, patient, and interdisciplinary team Serving as a knowledgeable resource to peers Helping expand and evolve virtual nursing capabilities within the organization This innovative model strengthens patient care and reduces bedside nurse workload, allowing you to make a meaningful impact beyond the bedside. What You Will Get Starting rate of $38.01/hour, with additional pay for experience Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials Opportunity to help grow an innovative virtual nursing program A role that provides both hands‑on patient care and technology‑enabled clinical practice Professional development and support through: Career Development Center Tuition Investment Program Nursing leadership teams consisting of: Clinical Manager Professional Development Nurse Clinical Nurse Leader Program Manager A welcoming and supportive environment where nurses feel valued, challenged, and empowered What You Need Minimum 1 year of acute care Medical/Surgical RN experience required Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum) Current RN license to practice in Wisconsin Current Infant–Adult BLS for Healthcare Providers Adaptability, flexibility, and comfort working with multiple technologies Prior virtual/telehealth experience is a plus (training provided) Who We Are Emplify Health brings together two of the Midwest’s leading healthcare systems—Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System—to deliver exceptional, patient‑centered care across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. With 11 hospitals, 100+ clinics, and more than 4,500 nurses and providers, we are committed to innovative care delivery and strengthening the future of nursing. If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer Around here, loving your job is part of the job. Join our mission in changing healthcare while finding a career you'll love! Gundersen Health System offers a proud, local history spanning more than 100 years. Our personalized patient care model is only the beginning of what you will experience as we foster population health transformation and innovation to serve our communities and you. We've made it a priority to enrich the lives of our employees as they find a career they love. Using each employee’s unique talents and passions, Gundersen is committed to delivering exceptional patient and family-centered care to the communities we serve. You can be part of an exciting, highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated offering an employee-first culture, work-life balance, and career advancement & growth opportunities. This culture allows our organization to attract elite talent, like yourself! What You Can Expect: 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. Gundersen Health System, based in La Crosse, WI, is the leading provider of primary and specialized care in western Wisconsin, southeast Minnesota, and northeast Iowa; serving more than 500,000 residents throughout 22 counties. Our physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system includes a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and Level II Trauma Center; community clinics; 6 affiliate critical access hospitals; nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. We deliver Love + Medicine every day to change lives in our communities and enrich the lives of our employees. Select Remote/Hybrid Eligible under More search to see our remote-eligible openings. A rewarding career and an excellent quality of life awaits you. Learn more about our excellence in patient care, education, research, culture, and something we call Love + Medicine at www.gundersenhealth.org/careers/life.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of acute care Medical/Surgical RN experience required
• Associate Degree in Nursing (minimum)
• Current RN license to practice in Wisconsin
• Current Infant–Adult BLS for Healthcare Providers
• Adaptability, flexibility, and comfort working with multiple technologies

Nice To Haves

• Prior virtual/telehealth experience is a plus (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to a diverse patient population, including: General medical diagnoses Post‑surgical (GYN, urology, etc.) Rule‑out chest pain Same‑day procedures Post–heart catheterization patients Intermediate‑level care (sepsis, DKA, respiratory support up to BiPAP)
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, HUCs, respiratory therapy, PT, dietary, and social work partners.
• Managing delegated tasks such as admissions, discharges, patient education, and nightly rounding
• Conducting dual medication sign‑offs
• Assisting with documentation and coordination to streamline bedside workflow
• Monitoring patients and supporting safe, efficient care delivery
• Enhancing team communication between the bedside RN, patient, and interdisciplinary team
• Serving as a knowledgeable resource to peers
• Helping expand and evolve virtual nursing capabilities within the organization

Benefits

• Starting rate of $38.01/hour, with additional pay for experience
• Shift, weekend, and holiday differentials
• Opportunity to help grow an innovative virtual nursing program
• A role that provides both hands‑on patient care and technology‑enabled clinical practice
• Professional development and support through:
• Career Development Center
• Tuition Investment Program
• Nursing leadership teams consisting of:
• Clinical Manager
• Professional Development Nurse
• Clinical Nurse Leader
• Program Manager
• A welcoming and supportive environment where nurses feel valued, challenged, and empowered
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree