JOB DETAILS

Registered Nurse Full-time Nights

CompanyKindred Healthcare
LocationWatertown
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 8, 2026
About The Company
Kindred’s mission is to help our patients reach their highest potential for health and healing with intensive medical and rehabilitative care through a compassionate patient experience. Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals (LTACHs), along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from across the nation, became part of ScionHealth with its launch in December 2021. Cornerstone Healthcare Group joined the ScionHealth family of hospitals and hospital services in January 2023. In December 2021, Kindred Healthcare became a part of LifePoint Health, a leading healthcare company. As part of this transaction, LifePoint and Kindred also launched a new company, ScionHealth. Today, Kindred’s facilities are now part of either LifePoint or ScionHealth. Specifically, Kindred’s 61 long-term acute care hospitals – along with 18 community-based, short-term acute care hospital campuses from LifePoint – are now a part of ScionHealth.
About the Role

$15,000 Sign On Bonus

New Graduates Welcome!

 

WATERTOWN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IS NOW HIRING FOR A FULL-TIME REGISTERED NURSE - RN TO JOIN OUR MED/SURG TEAM!

Shift is 36 hours per week 1900 to 0700 with weekend and holiday rotation

 

Be part of Watertown Regional Medical Center, an acute-care hospital in southeastern Wisconsin that consistently earns national awards for its high-quality care from the likes of Becker's Hospital Review, Chartis, Healthgrades, The Leapfrog Group, and parent company ScionHealth. Watertown Regional's exceptional care across multiple specialty services is also reflected in its numerous accreditations and certifications. Join our team and grow your career in a hospital where everyday excellence meets or exceeds expectations.

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical provides safe, effective, and compassionate patient care using the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in an acute care hospital setting. The RN collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, patients, and families to achieve optimal patient outcomes, ensuring care is delivered in accordance with standards of professional nursing practice, hospital policies, and regulatory requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Performs comprehensive assessments and reassessments to determine nursing care needs
  • Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care
  • Administers medications and treatments in accordance with policy and physician orders
  • Documents assessments, interventions, outcomes, and patient education timely and accurately
  • Provides direct care including ADLs, hygiene, nutrition, and mobility support
  • Monitors patient conditions and communicates significant changes to the care team
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team for care coordination, discharge planning, and referrals
  • Provides emotional and psychosocial support to patients and families
  • Ensures patient safety through adherence to infection control and fall prevention protocols
  • Supervises and delegates tasks appropriately to licensed and unlicensed staff

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations

  • 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 lbs and perform extended standing, walking, and physical activity
  • Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and a commitment to continuing education


Education

  • Associate degree in Nursing required
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred

License/Certification

  • Current state RN license or compact state equivalent required
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) required per facility policy
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required per facility policy
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) 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.

Key Skills
Clinical assessmentPatient care planningMedical terminologyPharmacologyNursing best practicesInterpersonal skillsCommunicationOrganizational skillsElectronic medical recordsClinical documentationInfection controlFall preventionCare coordinationDischarge planningCritical thinkingDecision-making
Categories
Healthcare
Benefits
Sign On Bonus
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides safe, compassionate patient care by performing assessments, developing care plans, and administering treatments. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and maintain adherence to hospital policies and safety protocols.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
13514
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
36 hours
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