Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float Pool

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a Level 1 Float Pool. The role supports multiple critical care units within the hospital, requiring versatility, strong clinical skills, and teamwork.

Minimum 18 months ICU RN experience (2 years preferred) with RN licensure, BLS, and ACLS within 6 months of hire. Self-scheduling and one weekend shift every 6 weeks are expected; commitment to ongoing learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers (AHA) required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• Minimum 18 months of ICU RN experience (2 years strongly preferred).
• Scheduling includes self-scheduling and at least 1 weekend per 6-week period.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across care environments.

Skills

ICU nursing

ACLS within 6 months

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Education

RN licensure

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.