Registered Nurse Full-time Nights

Role summary

Registered Nurse Full-time Nights is a role at Kindred Healthcare in Watertown, Wisconsin, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-08. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.

Job title

Registered Nurse Full-time Nights

Company

Kindred Healthcare

Location

Watertown, Wisconsin, United States

Work arrangement

on-site

Category

Healthcare Support

Experience level

0-2

Degree required

No

Date posted

2026-08-08

Job description

$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.