Registered Nurse – Intermediate Care Unit

Froedtert South, Inc.; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 51,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer contrib.

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Career development and professional成长

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) to provide specialized nursing care for higher-acuity patients.

You’ll perform assessments, administer medications, monitor conditions, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, quality care. Ideal candidates hold an ADN, Wisconsin RN licensure, and current BLS/CPR certification, with a commitment to patient safety and education for patients and families.

Qualifications

• ADN degree from an accredited program.
• Current Wisconsin RN license or eligibility to practice.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, individualized nursing care to patients with complex and changing healthcare needs.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in condition.
• Recognize changes in patient status and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other interventions safely and according to established standards.
• Monitor patients requiring increased observation and specialized care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and ongoing care.
• Respond appropriately to urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the orientation and development of new staff and nursing students as appropriate.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) — Intermediate Care Unit

Higher-Acuity Care. Strong Teamwork. Meaningful Nursing.

As a Registered Nurse in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU), you’ll provide specialized nursing care to patients who require closer monitoring and more complex care than a traditional medical-surgical setting, while working as part of a collaborative, supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for nurses who enjoy caring for higher-acuity patients, developing their clinical judgment, and working closely with physicians and an interdisciplinary care team.

What You’ll Do

• Provide safe, individualized nursing care to patients with complex and changing healthcare needs.
• Perform comprehensive assessments and continuously monitor patients for changes in condition.
• Recognize changes in patient status and initiate appropriate interventions or escalation of care.
• Administer medications, IV therapies, treatments, and other interventions safely and according to established standards.
• Monitor patients requiring increased observation and specialized care.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatments, medications, and ongoing care.
• Respond appropriately to urgent and emergent patient situations.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans.
• Promote patient safety and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the orientation and development of new staff and nursing students as appropriate.

What We’re Looking For

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Current RN license or eligibility to practice in Wisconsin.
• Current BLS/CPR certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross, or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

Pay & Benefits

$36.85 – $57.75| Differentials for PMs, Nights & Weekends

(Pay is based on experience.)

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Career development and professional growth opportunities
• Employee discount programs

Why Froedtert South?

The Intermediate Care Unit offers the opportunity to care for patients with complex needs while continuing to develop your clinical expertise. You’ll work alongside nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals who value communication, teamwork, and excellent patient care.

Whether you’re an experienced acute-care nurse or looking to take the next step in your nursing career, the IMCU provides an environment where you can build your skills, expand your knowledge, and make a meaningful difference every shift.