Registered Nurse ICU

Ascension; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement plan

Pro-rated PTO

Tuition assistance

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Transportation benefits

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a part-time Registered Nurse for the ICU in Mequon, WI, working the night shift. The role focuses on delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care and coordinating across disciplines to ensure optimal outcomes.

You will document progress, execute physician orders promptly, and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to support safe discharge planning and patient transitions home.

Qualifications

• Must hold Nursing Diploma or RN licensure.
• Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire date.
• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care following organizational protocols and best practices.
• Meticulously document patient progress and execute orders promptly.
• Coordinate care across clinical disciplines as the primary liaison.
• Facilitate discharge planning with the healthcare team for a safe transition home.

Skills

Compassionate care

Patient documentation

Team communication

Care coordination

Education

Nursing diploma

Job description

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality direct patient care that strictly adheres to established organizational protocols and best practices.
• Manage the entire patient care journey, meticulously documenting progress, executing physician and nursing orders promptly, and communicating critical status updates to the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate care across all clinical disciplines, acting as the primary liaison to guarantee seamless and well-integrated patient services and ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning by assessing patient needs and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure a safe, smooth, and successful transition home.

Your future role at a glance

• Location: Mequon, WI
• Facility: Columbia St. Mary's Ozaukee
• Department: ICU
• Schedule: Night Shift | Part-time

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality direct patient care that strictly adheres to established organizational protocols and best practices.
• Manage the entire patient care journey, meticulously documenting progress, executing physician and nursing orders promptly, and communicating critical status updates to the multidisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
• Coordinate care across all clinical disciplines, acting as the primary liaison to guarantee seamless and well-integrated patient services and ensure optimal care outcomes.
• Facilitate comprehensive discharge planning by assessing patient needs and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure a safe, smooth, and successful transition home.

What Minimum Requirements You’ll Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

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