Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Advocate Health; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Hartford ICU is seeking an experienced RN to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a 6-bed unit serving critically ill adults. You’ll coordinate nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold Magnet-recognized standards of excellence in safety, education, and governance.

This role emphasizes compassionate leadership, evidence-based practice, and continuous improvement to enhance patient outcomes in a community hospital setting within Advocate

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in Wisconsin.
• 1–2 years ICU/med-surg experience preferred.
• ACLS certification within 6 months.
• NIHSS certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum.

Skills

Critical care knowledge

Compassionate patient care

Team communication

Education

Accredited nursing program

Tools

ACLS

NIHSS

BLS

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Hartford, WI

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:

The ICU is a collaborative and welcoming place to continue your critical care career, our nursing team here is like a small family offering a welcoming and supportive environment. This 6-bed standard ICU cares for basic critically ill patients including intubated/vented patients and patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs.

Our department is committed to clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, utilizing current best practices, advanced technology, and ongoing education to achieve optimal patient outcomes. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and professional growth, encouraging staff to expand their critical care expertise through mentorship, training, and shared governance.

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
• One to two years of RN experience in med/surg, step-down, or ICU strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required within 6 months.
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required within 6 months

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 Washington County is a 71-bed community-focused hospital located in Hartford, Wisconsin, proudly serving local and surrounding communities for over a century. As part of Advocate Health, we are committed to delivering high-quality, human-centered care through a strong professional governance framework and a robust nursing practice model. In 2024, our hospital earned its second Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a testament to our nursing excellence and dedication to continuous improvement. As part of a dedicated team with over 115 nurses, you’ll provide comprehensive care to patients in your own community. Our center features state-of-the-art services, including heart care, emergency care, orthopedics, hyperbaric medicine, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and advanced tele-stroke technology. We prioritize patient comfort, healing, and personalized care. Join us and be part of a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and is committed to making a positive impact every day.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply.

This job posting indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.