Registered Nurse, Clinic (RN) Orthopedics Triage Nurse
Listed compensation
$35.5-$53.25/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Department: 02408 AMG Sheboygan - Surgery: Orthopedics
Status: Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hours Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
- Clinic hours Monday-Friday 0745-1700.
- Wednesdays off.
Pay Range
$35.50 - $53.25
Job Description Summary
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high- quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.
Where You Will Work
Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems.
With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more.
Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.
We’re Looking For
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
What You’ll Do
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location
Our experienced team of orthopedic specialists in Sheboygan, WI, can diagnose and treat a variety of orthopedic conditions. Whether you’re dealing with a chronic condition like arthritis or have suffered a bone injury, our orthopedists provide expert care aimed at treating your condition and improving your quality of life. Our street address is 3400 Union Ave., Sheboygan, WI. When you’re looking for an orthopedic clinic close to home, visit us in Sheboygan, WI.
Our orthopedic physicians specialize in treating all types of musculoskeletal system conditions that can affect your physical activity, including joint pain, aches, back pain and tendonitis. They offer trauma care and treat sports-related injuries like sprains, fractures, tendon injuries and more.
If a procedure – such as shoulder, hip or knee replacement surgery – is needed, our orthopedic surgeons provide cutting-edge treatments. And with orthopedic physical therapy integrated into our care and recovery plans, our specialists are here to support you until you're moving again.
Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness.
As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity.
Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.
Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
- Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
- Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
- Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
- Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.
Ready to Take the Next Step
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Our Commitment to You
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
- Benefits and more
Paid Time Off Programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e. g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health.
Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care.
Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise.
It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs.
Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs.
Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Key Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care in an orthopedic clinic setting through evidence-based practice and clinical expertise. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care and ensure a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed an accredited nursing program and hold a valid Registered Nurse license in the state of practice. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association is also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Orthopedic Surgery — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 40 active Registered Nurse listings this role was benchmarked against, 20% are remote, 55% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$92k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $98k in an average-cost state. 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 10% in registered nurse roles | ranked against 5,953 Registered Nurse roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $74k–$111k | Registered Nurse median $90k (middle half $76k–$94k)77 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$98k in purchasing power | Wisconsin index 94.1 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Registered Nurse listings in Wisconsin | 163 active | 5,987 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 20% remote · 55% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Registered Nurse pay trend | +6.4% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Registered Nurse, Clinic (RN) Orthopedics Triage Nurse at Advocate Health a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% in Registered Nurse roles — ranked against 5,953 active Registered Nurse roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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