Registered Nurse (RN) - CICU - Weekend Program

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Differential

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced RN to join the CICU 8S unit in the Garden Tower. This Magnet Medical Center delivers high-acuity cardiac care for complex patients, with a focus on safety and patient experience.

Requirements include 1+ year acute care RN experience, an active RN license in Wisconsin, and BLS certification. The role emphasizes teamwork, communication, and ongoing professional growth within a premier cardiac program.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license for the practicing state.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification.
• 1+ year acute care RN experience.
• Strong interest in cardiac care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead and participate in evidence-based practice to ensure safety and quality care.

Skills

Acute care RN

Cardiac care

BLS

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Registered Nurse program completion

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

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.

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, and other complex medical patients.

Qualifications

• 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

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 skillful communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location

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.

Differential Pay

Night Shift Differential $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/hr