Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care

Advocate Health; Town of Oconomowoc (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Medical Center – Summit in Wisconsin seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU to provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care. The role emphasizes delivering safe, therapeutic care in line with standards and policies, and involves collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ICU team values evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassionate communication, and maintaining a safe patient environment across the care continuum.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state where you practice.
• BLS certification for Healthcare Providers.
• ACLS certification or enrollment within 6 months of hire.
• NIHSS certification or within 6 months of hire.
• CCRN is preferred and optional.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create a safe patient environment and best experience across the continuum.

Education

Nursing degree program

RN license (state)

BLS for Healthcare Providers

ACLS (or within 6 months)

NIHSS certificate (or within 6 months)

CCRN, preferred

Job description

egistered Nurse (RN) – ICU

Summit, WI, United States

Where You Will Work:

At Aurora Medical Center-Summit ICU, we appreciate the unique skills of each teammate. Our 14-bed unit is cared for by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and health unit coordinators who work together to support trauma, surgical, cardiac, and neurological patients with compassion and dedication. Whether just starting out or bringing years of experience, every team member is valued as an essential part of our ICU team. We review staffing every four hours to ensure that patients and team members alike receive the attention and care they deserve. Our culture is built on openness, kindness, and a genuine commitment to helping everyone grow professionally and personally. If you are looking for a place where your well-being and development matter as much as your expertise, we warmly invite you to consider joining ICU Summit.

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 Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or within 6 months of hire

• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS) certificate or within 6 months of hire

• Critical Care Registered Nurse(CCRN), preferred and optional

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 – Summit offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking meaningful work. With a 117-bed facility staffed by over 260 nurses, Summit delivers state-of-the-art care in a thoughtfully designed space that puts comfort, safety, and privacy first. Here, collaboration and respect shape a workplace culture where every voice matters and teamwork thrive. Teammates are part of a team that puts patient empowerment at the forefront, allowing families and friends to support loved ones during the healing process. Aurora Medical Center-Summit provides comprehensive medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, and advanced facilities such as a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women’s Services, and a Cancer Center. Our teammates enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuous learning, along with competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance. If you’re seeking a workplace where convenience, comfort, and world-class care are core values—and where you can truly make a difference—Aurora Medical Center – Summit is an exceptional choice

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.