Registered Nurse (RN)- ICU

Carolinas Medical Center; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center Burlington is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to join the ICU team. This 10-bed unit delivers advanced care for medical, surgical, cardiac, and neuro-critical patients with high-level monitoring and ventilator support.

You’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment focused on quality and safety. The role requires completion of an accredited nursing program and an RN license, with BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN licensure.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications completed within required timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care and communicate effectively with the care team.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Nursing assessment

Ventilator management

Hemodynamic monitoring

Top-of-licence practice

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

RN licensure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Department: 34500 AMC Burlington - Critical Care: ICU

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 36

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Three 12-hr shifts per week (1845-0715) $5/hour Night shift Differential various weekend shifts, and a Holiday A/B rotation.

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

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.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health s