Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Aurora Health Care; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center Burlington's ICU is a 10-bed unit delivering advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and complex post‑operative care with a 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio. Our nursing team thrives on teamwork, accountability, and a commitment to quality and safety.

We seek compassionate, motivated RNs for a supportive, family‑like culture that values professional growth, evidence‑based practice, and strong critical thinking and clinical skills development.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification (American Heart Association).
• ACLS and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience.

Education

RN License (state)

Accredited nursing program

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Job description

Where You Will Work

Join the high-performing ICU team at Aurora Medical Center Burlington, a dynamic 10-bed critical care unit that blends the warmth of a community hospital with the complexity of a regional critical‑care hub. Our ICU cares for a diverse mix of medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro‑critical patients, providing advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and complex post‑operative care. With a typical nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2, our nurses practice at the top of their license and thrive in an environment built on exceptional teamwork, shared governance, and a deep commitment to quality and safety. Known for our culture of kindness, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Burlington ICU offers an ideal environment for both new‑to‑ICU and experienced critical‑care nurses who value professional growth, evidence‑based practice, and making a meaningful impact on some of the sickest patients in the hospital. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and eager to develop strong critical thinking and advanced clinical skills, you’ll find a supportive, family‑like team ready to help you succeed.

• 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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Dept

Where You Will Work

Join the high-performing ICU team at Aurora Medical Center Burlington, a dynamic 10-bed critical care unit that blends the warmth of a community hospital with the complexity of a regional critical‑care hub. Our ICU cares for a diverse mix of medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro‑critical patients, providing advanced hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, vasoactive infusions, and complex post‑operative care. With a typical nurse‑to‑patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2, our nurses practice at the top of their license and thrive in an environment built on exceptional teamwork, shared governance, and a deep commitment to quality and safety. Known for our culture of kindness, accountability, and interdisciplinary collaboration, the Burlington ICU offers an ideal environment for both new‑to‑ICU and experienced critical‑care nurses who value professional growth, evidence‑based practice, and making a meaningful impact on some of the sickest patients in the hospital. If you’re compassionate, motivated, and eager to develop strong critical thinking and advanced clinical skills, you’ll find a supportive, family‑like team ready to help you succeed.

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
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire.

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.

About This Location:

Aurora Medical Center – Burlington, located at 252 McHenry Street in Burlington, WI, delivers compassionate, high‑quality care to the community with a full range of advanced services. Recognized as one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by Truven Health Analytics for its exceptional outcomes, the campus features a Level III Trauma Center, state‑of‑the‑art heart and vascular care, accredited cancer services, and Racine County’s only Hyperbaric and Wound Care program. Newly renovated patient areas, expanded vascular offerings, and comprehensive specialty services—including orthopedics, women’s health, emergency care, and wellness programs—ensure patients receive best‑in‑class, close‑to‑home care.

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