Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit

Advocate Aurora Health; Town of Grafton (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health and welfare benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Educational Assistance Program

Job summary

Advocate Health in Wisconsin is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) for the Intensive Care Unit in Grafton. You will provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process, ensuring safety and quality through evidence-based practice and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires an accredited nursing program graduate, an active RN license in Wisconsin, and BLS/ACLS certifications or time to obtain them.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process.
• Lead clinical decisions and maintain a safe, high-quality patient environment.

Skills

RN license

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

Nursing program completion

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) –Intensive Care

Grafton, WI, United States

Where You Will Work:

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) offers a collaborative space where Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators work side by side, supporting one another to provide the best care possible. The team is further strengthened by having a dedicated Intensivist on-site around the clock and skilled Respiratory Therapy professionals available to help manage complex cases. Patient population include cardiovascular surgery, sepsis, respiratory failure, general surgery, and others. Department leadership includes a manager, an educator, and a cardiovascular coordinator, staff benefit from strong leadership and opportunities for professional growth. The department features 17 private rooms, ensuring comfort and privacy for both patients and caregivers. Those joining the ICU can expect an environment that values teamwork, learning, and high-quality care, with 6 week scheduling and self scheduling practices.

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 or within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or within 6 months.

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 - Grafton a 132-bed facility is recognized as a leading destination for healthcare, offering private patient rooms, comfortable family areas, and a comprehensive selection of specialized services. Supported by a team of more than 450 Nurses, Grafton provides thoughtful amenities such as tranquil meditation gardens and a welcoming cafeteria, all designed to enhance comfort and peace of mind. With a strong focus on accessibility and advanced technology, the facility is preparing for a significant expansion, with a new patient tower scheduled to open in 2027. In addition to its core departments, Aurora Medical Center - Grafton delivers exceptional care in cardiovascular health, women’s services, orthopedics, emergency medicine, surgery, and neuroscience. The hospital’s commitment to professional development, state-of-the‑art equipment, and diverse campus resources reflects its enduring tradition of compassionate, community‑oriented care. Join our Grafton team today for a rewarding future in a supportive growing facility.

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.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Can consider .6 or .9 FTE Nights 1900-0700
• Inquire if interested in a rotating Day/Night rotation on a 6-week basis!
• Inquire if interested in smaller FTE! There is room to adapt to your needs!
• Weekend requirement - 2 Fridays, 2 Saturdays, 2 Sundays per 6 week schedule - days picked during self‑scheduling (equivalent to every third weekend but without the assigned weekend).
• Rotating holidays, approximately 2 per year( 1 summer, 1 winter holiday rotation)
• Previous RN experience preferred, but willing to consider if have a passion for critical care
• A sign‑on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign‑on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position’s pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long‑Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full‑time, part‑time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value‑based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.