ICU RN - Full Time

ThedaCare; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

ThedaCare in Appleton, Wisconsin seeks an ICU RN 1 to provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced ICU. Schedule features 12-hour rotating shifts (5:30a–6p and 5:30p–6a) with every 3rd weekend and holiday rotation.

The role requires monitoring, ventilation management, vasoactive medications, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Prioritizes patient safety, education, and ongoing rounds with precepting responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure.
• BSN required within five years of hire for non-BSN nurses.
• American Heart Association BLS and ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support and hemodynamic monitoring.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Perform assessments of vital signs and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor patient stability using invasive and non-invasive techniques.
• Assist with central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Document care activities in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and others to implement care plans.
• Educate patients and families about treatment plans and progress.
• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue) with life-saving interventions.
• Participate in rounds and contribute to interdisciplinary care planning.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students.

Skills

Wisconsin RN licensure

Compact licensure

BSN within 5 years

BLS/ACLS within 6 months

Education

Wisconsin RN license

BSN within 5 years

Job description

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 :

The ICU RN 1 in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) provides direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced and challenging environment. The main responsibilities include closely monitoring patients who have undergone intense surgeries, strokes, medical co‑morbidities, managing ventilation, titrating vasoactive IV medications and intervening during medical emergencies. This role is designed for nurses with foundational knowledge and skills in critical care who work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure patient‑centered care.

Job Description:

Schedule: 12‑ hour rotating shifts (5:30a‑6p / 5:30p‑6a) Every 3rd weekend requirement Holiday rotation requirement

Key Accountabilities

• Provide direct care to critically ill patients, including those requiring ventilatory support, hemodynamic monitoring, and other forms of life support.
• Administer medications, IV fluids, blood products, and manage complex treatment protocols.
• Perform assessments of patients’ vital signs, condition, and symptoms, reporting changes to the healthcare team.
• Monitor and maintain patients’ hemodynamic stability through proper use of invasive and non‑invasive techniques.
• Assist with procedures such as central line insertions, intubation, and tracheostomy care.
• Accurately document patient care activities, including assessments, interventions, and changes in patient condition in electronic health records.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other team members to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans, care procedures, and progress.
• Respond to critical situations and codes (e.g., Code Blue) by performing life‑saving interventions like CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
• Participate in daily rounds and contribute to the development of interdisciplinary care plans.
• Precept and support new nurses and nursing students as required.
• Maintain infection control standards and follow hospital protocols to ensure patient safety and department specific competencies.

Qualifications

• Current Wisconsin RN or compact nursing licensure
• BSN Completion: Upon hire, any non‑BSN nurse with less than one (1) year of licensed Registered Nurse experience will be required to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) within five (5) years of hire
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) within 6 months of hire date

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

Exposed to blood borne pathogens (blood or bodily fluids) while performing job duties

Skill Requirements

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

Employment Details

• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36
• Scheduled FTE: 0.9
• Location: ThedaCare Regional Medical Center - Appleton - Appleton,Wisconsin
• Overtime Exempt: No
• Worker Shift Details: Variable

About ThedaCare

ThedaCare is a community health system consisting of seven hospitals, numerous clinics and related services. We are the third largest health care employer in Wisconsin and the largest employer in the state's second largest economic market - Northeast Wisconsin - with approximately 6,800 employees. Through our 100‑year history, ThedaCare has woven itself into the very fabric of the communities we serve. For our employees, ThedaCare offers an environment that not only welcomes but also encourages innovative thinking and fresh approaches to today’s health care challenges. We’ve improved the health of thousands of individuals. We know this because we track our quality and constantly seek to improve our care and services for the members of our communities.

ThedaCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ThedaCare complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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