Registered Nurse (RN): IMCU Weekends

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora West Allis Medical Center in Milwaukee seeks aRegistered Nurse to support the Intermediate Care Unit. You will build foundational skills via a Preceptor-led orientation and advance skills in triaging, labs, and pharmacology for intermediate acuity patients with acute and chronic conditions.

Coordinate patient care using the nursing process and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. You will work 12-hour shifts delivering patient-centered care in a dynamic inpatient setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
• BLS for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• At least 1 year experience as an RN.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational skills and knowledge through Preceptor directed orientation.
• Build skills in triaging, lab interpretation, pathophysiology of disease process, pharmacology, time management, and communication skills for intermediate acuity patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support.
• Be a valued member of a highly skilled, versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.

Skills

Triaging

Lab interpretation

Pharmacology

Time management

Clinical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred

Accredited nursing program completion

RN license (state)

Tools

BLS for Healthcare Providers

Job description

Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, Wi. 53227

• Patient population: moderately stable patients with elevated risk for instability. Patients may include ICU step down, patients who are chronically ventilated via tracheostomy, patients with higher risk of decompensation via trends of lab data, vital signs, and comorbidities.
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative and teaching
• Skill Mix: equal mix of experienced staff and new grads
• Typical RN to Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 days, 1:3-4 nights

IMCU: Intermediate Care Unit

Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, Wi. 53227

Where You Will Work

• Inpatient Beds: 16
• Patient population: moderately stable patients with elevated risk for instability. Patients may include ICU step down, patients who are chronically ventilated via tracheostomy, patients with higher risk of decompensation via trends of lab data, vital signs, and comorbidities.
• Culture: Supportive, collaborative and teaching
• Skill Mix: equal mix of experienced staff and new grads
• Typical RN to Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 days, 1:3-4 nights

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
• Require at least 1 years experience as an RN
• Bachelors of Science in Nursing preferred

What You’ll Do

• Build foundational skills and knowledge through Preceptor directed orientation.
• Build skills in triaging, lab interpretation, pathophysiology of disease process, pharmacology, time management, and communication skills for intermediate acuity patients with acute and chronic conditions.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support.
• Be a valued member of a highly skilled, versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations.

About This Location:

• West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.
• Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible.
• Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+
• Age Friendly Health System Designation
• Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award

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.

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

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