Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float Pool

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for its Level 1 Float Pool. This role supports critical care units across the hospital, delivering high‑quality, compassionate nursing care and ensuring patient safety on every shift.

Applicants must complete an accredited nursing program, hold a Wisconsin RN license, and maintain BLS. ACLS is required within 6 months of hire. Minimum ICU RN experience is 18 months (2 years preferred).

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice (Wisconsin).
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum ICU RN experience: 18 months (2 years preferred).

Skills

ICU nursing

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 1 Float Pool

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53215-4330

Where You Will Work:

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center’s Internal ICU Float Pool is a dynamic, highly skilled team supporting intensive care units within the hospital . Our Internal ICU Float RNs bring versatility, clinical strength, and teamwork to every shift, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care across multiple critical care areas within a single facility.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
• Experience: Minimum 18 months of ICU RN experience (2 years strongly preferred )
• Flexibility and ability to meet the following scheduling expectations per 6‑week period:
  • Self-Scheduling
  • 1 weekend (Sat-Sun Shifts)
• Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across multiple care environments

About This Location:

The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.

As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart‑care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.

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.