Jobs › ThedaCare

Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg

ThedaCare · Appleton, WI · Part time

Posted May 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at ThedaCare

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your med-surg experience and what you find rewarding about it.

What they are checking: Genuine interest in med-surg nursing and the variety of patients it brings.

Tell me about a time you caught a medication error.

What they are checking: Attention to detail and honesty about how errors happen and how to prevent them.

What would you do

You have five patients, two admissions coming and one patient getting worse. Walk me through your plan.

What they are checking: Prioritization, delegation and asking for help on a heavy assignment.

A patient refuses to get out of bed after surgery. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Motivating patients with education and empathy since early mobility affects recovery.

How do you handle a conflict with a coworker during a busy shift?

What they are checking: Professional conflict resolution that keeps patient care on track.

About the work

How do you screen for sepsis on a med-surg floor?

What they are checking: Recognizing early signs of sepsis and acting quickly on protocols.

What do you delegate to a PCT, and how do you follow up?

What they are checking: Safe delegation within scope and making sure tasks are done correctly.

How do you prevent hospital-acquired infections like CAUTI and CLABSI?

What they are checking: Daily practices like catheter removal reviews, line care and hand hygiene.

How do you prepare a patient for discharge from the start of their stay?

What they are checking: Early discharge planning and teaching that prevent readmissions.

How do you manage a patient with alcohol withdrawal on your unit?

What they are checking: Knowledge of withdrawal scoring tools like CIWA and safe medication use.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at ThedaCare from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by ThedaCare.

Why ThedaCare? Living A Life Inspired! Our new vision at ThedaCare is bold, ambitious, and ignited by a shared passion to provide outstanding care. We are inspired to reinvent health care by becoming a proactive partner in health, enriching the lives of all and creating value in everything we do. Each of us are called to take action in delivering higher standards of care, lower costs and a healthier future for our patients, our families, our communities and our world. At ThedaCare, our team members are empowered to be the catalyst of change through our values of compassion, excellence, leadership, innovation, and agility. A career means much more than excellent compensation and benefits. Our team members are supported by continued opportunities for learning and development, accessible and transparent leadership, and a commitment to work/life balance. If you’re interested in joining a health care system that is changing the face of care and well-being in our community, we encourage you to explore a future with ThedaCare. Benefits , with a whole-person approach to wellness – • Lifestyle Engagement • e.g. health coaches, relaxation rooms, health focused apps (Wonder, Ripple), mental health support • Access & Affordability • e.g. minimal or zero copays, team member cost sharing premiums, daycare About ThedaCare! Summary : . Job Description: SCHEDULE: • Part time, benefit eligible • 24 hrs/week • NOC shift (5:30pm-6:00am) • Every 3rd weekend • Holiday rotation KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES: 1. Utilizes the nursing process, evidence-based practice, and specific competencies to assess the physical condition and nursing needs of patients, and develops a plan of care in a collaborative practice with the patient and interprofessional team. 2. Plans for the care needs of the patient in collaboration with the interprofessional team to provide the highest quality of care and clinical outcomes. 3. Demonstrates clinical expertise in the provision of care in the clinical specialty assigned, and performs all functions of the professional clinical nurse (RN), which are age appropriate, developmentally sensitive, and culturally specific. 4. Identifies ways to improve the patient’s experience of care, streamline care processes, and lower costs while promoting quality to improve patient, family, and team member satisfaction. 5. Contributes to a professional environment that encourages mentoring, engagement, and development to retain expert clinicians. 6. Provides consultation and maintains positive relationships with physicians and other interprofessional team members, collaborating to problem solve and improve patient care. 7. Demonstrates, anticipates, and proactively manages risk to prevent crises. 8. Performs skillfully in life threatening emergencies, matching demands and resources during crises situations. QUALIFICATIONS: • Current Wisconsin RN Licensure • Bachelor's of Science in Nursing (BSN) or commitment to obtain within five years. Associate's Degree in Nursing accepted in lieu of BSN for those hired prior to 1/23/17 • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Ability to move freely (standing, stooping, walking, bending, pushing, and pulling) and lift up to a maximum of Fifty (50) pounds without assistance • Job classification is exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties • Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination to perform patient care procedures WORK ENVIRONMENT: • Frequent exposure to sharp objects and instruments • Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock • Occasional high noise level in work environment • Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time • Transporting, transferring, positioning patients and/or equipment from one location to another; little likelihood for injury if proper body mechanics and procedures are followed • Possible exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, and pharmacological agents • Occasional contact with aggressive and or combative patients . Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24 Scheduled FTE: 0.6 Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin Overtime Exempt: No Worker Shift Details: Nights

Apply at ThedaCare

More registered nurse med surg roles