Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

135 Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha is hiring a Registered Nurse for the ICU to join a high‑acuity unit. Part‑time nights (7pm–7:30am) across two 12‑hour shifts with rotating weekends and holidays.

The ICU cares for neuro, cardiac, medical, and surgical patients with Monday‑through‑Sunday coverage and collaborative, bedside teamwork. Ideal candidates will have completed an accredited nursing program and hold an RN license in Wisconsin, with BLS and ACLS/PALS certifications required within 6 months.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care following standards, policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team to manage high-acuity patients.

Skills

Critical thinking

Nursing

Communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Department: 34500 AMC Kenosha - Critical Care: ICU Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Part time working 2-12 hour shifts on nights 7pm-0730am Rotating weekends and holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Where You Will Work: Our 12‑bed Critical Care Unit cares for the highest‑acuity patients across all specialties—including neuro, cardiac, medical, and surgical cases with capabilities for CVVH and IABP support. The unit typically has 11–12 patients per day with an average stay of about three days, and offers supportive nurse‑to‑patient ratios: 2:1 in the ICU (with some 1:1), 3:1 for stepdown, and 4:1 for telemetry, plus a 12:1 NA ratio. Nurses work closely with intensivists, specialty providers, and 24/7 virtual critical care support. We seek organized, team‑oriented nurses with strong critical‑thinking skills who want to care for high‑acuity patients and respond effectively to rapidly changing conditions; prior ICU or nursing experience is helpful but not required. You’ll love this unit for its strong collaboration, engaged nursing culture, and commitment to exceptional critical care—an environment where you can build advanced clinical skills, grow professionally, and work alongside supportive colleagues who truly value teamwork.

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 – Kenosha Join a Team That Makes a Difference Aurora Medical Center in Kenosha isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive. Located in a vibrant community along the shores of Lake Michigan, our facility combines cutting‑edge medical technology with a supportive, collaborative culture. We’re proud of our national recognition for excellence in cancer care and stroke treatment, as well as our "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group. These achievements reflect the dedication and talent of our team—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us.

Why Work Here?

Community Impact: We partner with local schools and organizations to promote health education and preventive care.

Professional Growth: Access to advanced programs in oncology, cardiac care, orthopedics, and more.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside skilled, compassionate colleagues who put patients—and each other—first.

Location Perks:

Enjoy the charm of Kenosha with its lakefront views, parks, and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago. At Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career with purpose, in a community you’ll love. 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. Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Our Commitment to You

• Competition 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.
• 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 services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities.

Reshaping Access

What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it.

Transforming Care

We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care