Registered Nurse - (RN) - ICU

Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; Mount Pleasant (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU at Aurora Medical Center - Mount Pleasant is seeking an experienced nurse to join a 12-bed ICU unit. The role focuses on high-acuity care with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, teamwork, and professional development within a unified health system.

Ideal candidates have ICU or stepdown experience, strong collaboration, and a commitment to excellence in patient care. BLS is required; ACLS/NIHSS are recommended within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• ACLS and NIHSS recommended within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to maintain patient safety and high-quality experiences across the care continuum.

Skills

ICU nursing

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Education

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

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.

Where You Will Work

We are seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join our 12-bed ICU unit, which provides high-acuity care with an average daily census of 6 patients. The unit maintains a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2. Ideal RN candidates will have prior ICU or stepdown experience, who are outgoing, confident, and eager to learn. Known for exceptional teamwork, strong staff engagement in Professional Governance, and commitment to professional development, this unit offers a dynamic and supportive environment for those who thrive in challenging clinical settings.

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) and NIHSS recommended 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

Join Our Team at Aurora Medical Center - Mount Pleasant!At Aurora Medical Center - Mount Pleasant, we're committed to delivering safe, equitable, patient-centered health care to our community—and we're looking for passionate professionals to help us make it happen.Our state-of-the-art medical center and adjacent medical office building offer a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient care, surgical services, orthopedics and rehab, imaging, lab, pharmacy, and we're pending certification for a Level III trauma emergency department.Inside our facilities, you'll work with cutting-edge technology—from virtual check-in systems to in-room digital whiteboards that enhance communication and patient experience.As part of our team, you'll join an integrated health care system where collaboration is key and patient care is seamless. Your expertise will help ensure that every patient receives advanced, coordinated care while being treated as a whole person.