Registered Nurse - (RN) - ICU

Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center – Mount Pleasant is seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high-acuity care with compassion and teamwork. You’ll coordinate care, mentor less experienced staff, and uphold evidence-based practice in a busy 12-bed unit.

Ideal candidates bring solid ICU or step-down experience, US RN license, BLS, ACLS; NIHSS preferred within 6 months. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment that emphasizes safe care, professional governance, and patient-centered

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 NIHSS recommended within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Deliver safe, therapeutic care in alignment with standards and policies.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families, and the care team to ensure the best outcomes.

Skills

Empathy and bedside care

Communication

Critical thinking

Education

ASN/BSN Nursing degree

RN license (state)

Tools

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS (preferred within 6 months)

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.

If you’re ready to make a difference in an environment designed for optimal health and healing,