Registered Nurse (RN) - CICU

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an experienced RN for our 24-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) on the 8th floor of the Garden Tower. We care for critically ill cardiac patients, including MI, cardiogenic shock, and complex post‑procedure care.

Night and weekend differentials apply. Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing program, an active RN license in Wisconsin, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Strong interest and passion for cardiac care.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead with evidence-based practice to create a safe patient environment and best experience across the continuum.

Skills

Acute care nursing

Education

Accredited nursing program

BLS certification by American Heart Association

Job description

Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is seeking dynamic experienced nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center a Six Times designated Magnet Medical Center 1+ year Acute Care RN experience required Be The Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive. You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in the community, or advancing care through research and education, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Where You Will Work

CICU 8S 24-bed high acuity unit on the 8th floor of the Garden Tower of Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CICU cares for critically ill cardiac/interventional cardiac patients, including diagnoses of acute MI, cardiogenic shock, dysrhythmias, multisystem organ failure, pre-heart transplant, complex pre and post stent, valvuloplasty, TAVR, as well complex medical patients.

We're Looking For

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Strong interest and passion for cardiac care
• A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
• 1+ year Acute Care RN experience required

What You'll Do

• As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.

Night Shift Differential $5/hr

Weekend Differential $4/hr

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.