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RN, Registered Nurse | Procedural Sedation & Vascular Surgery Clinic

Bellin Gundersen · La Crosse, WI · Full time

Posted Jul 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This role works at the top of your scope with a lot of autonomy. Tell me about a time you had to make a clinical call on your own.

What they are checking: Comfort making independent decisions while knowing when to bring in a provider.

Tell me about a time you helped a frightened patient through a procedure while they were awake.

What they are checking: Calm, reassuring presence that helps sedation and procedures go well.

What would you do

This is a hybrid role across Procedural Sedation and the Vascular Surgery Clinic. How would you handle switching between them?

What they are checking: Whether they can shift between monitoring sedated patients and clinic triage without losing focus.

A patient on a blood thinner did not stop it before their procedure as instructed. What do you do?

What they are checking: Honest communication with the provider and patient rather than letting it pass unnoticed.

How do you keep phone triage and care coordination organized on a busy clinic day?

What they are checking: Systems for tracking calls and follow-ups so patients are not lost.

About the work

Walk me through how you monitor a patient under moderate sedation and what makes you stop the procedure.

What they are checking: Safe sedation practice, including airway signs and when to call for help.

A vascular patient calls saying their foot is suddenly cold, pale and painful. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing acute limb ischemia as an emergency that needs immediate evaluation.

What are you watching for after an in-office vascular procedure before the patient goes home?

What they are checking: Checking access sites for bleeding and pulses, and giving clear warning signs.

What goes into a good pre-procedure call?

What they are checking: Thorough preparation like medications, blood thinners, fasting and a driver, which keeps procedures on schedule.

How do you teach a patient with peripheral artery disease to care for their legs and feet?

What they are checking: Practical education on wounds, smoking and walking that prevents serious complications.

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The full job description

As published by Bellin Gundersen.

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 – Procedural Sedation & Vascular Surgery Clinic Location: La Crosse, Wisconsin Schedule: Full-time, 72 hours per two weeks (0.9 FTE) Shift: 8-hour day shifts, Monday–Friday, between 7:30 am and 5:00 pm with rotating days off No weekends, holidays, or on-call obligations! Join Our Team Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Nurse to join our Procedural Sedation and Vascular Surgery Clinic teams in a unique hybrid role. This is your chance to work at the top of your scope in a highly autonomous, patient-facing position—while enjoying the scenic beauty and vibrant lifestyle of La Crosse, WI. If you’re passionate about patient care, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to grow your career in specialty settings, this opportunity is for you! What You Will Do • Provide hands-on nursing care in both Procedural Sedation and Vascular Surgery Clinic settings • Assist with procedural sedation and in-office vascular procedures • Care for patients pre-op, intra-op, and post-op, including education and coordination of pre-procedure calls • Perform telephone triage, patient education, and coordinate patient care Hands-on skills include: • Administering sedation medications • Starting and maintaining vascular access • Point-of-care INR and glucose testing • Wound vacs and dressing changes Collaborate with surgery and vascular clinicians in newly renovated spaces on the 3rd floor of the Heritage building. What You Will Get • Starting pay: $31.98/hour (plus more for experience) • Comprehensive benefits , including: • Top-rated retirement plan and healthcare coverage • Career growth support through our Career Development Center and Tuition Investment Program • Specialty training: • ACLS certification • Sedation education for delivering, monitoring, and recovering patients undergoing moderate sedation • Cardiac monitoring education • A voice in shaping nursing practice through Shared Governance Councils • Plenty of hands-on patient interaction—90% of your time is spent in-person with patients! What You Need • Minimum of Associate Degree in Nursing • RN licensure in Wisconsin upon hire • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers • ACLS and Procedural Sedation training required after hire Preferred: • Previous sedation or procedural experience • 1+ year of RN experience (new graduate nurses are not eligible) • Ability to thrive while working through change and help develop workflows for this evolving role About Emplify Health Emplify Health brings together two of the Midwest’s most respected healthcare systems—Bellin Health and Gundersen Health System—united in our mission to provide exceptional care. With 11 hospitals and over 100 clinics serving communities across Wisconsin, Iowa, Minnesota, and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, we’re committed to delivering world-class care close to home. Ready to make a difference? Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career with Emplify Health! I f you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org 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

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