Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care (IMCU)

Advocate Aurora Health; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Night shift differential

RN Referral bonus

Military/Veteran Friendly

Job summary

Advocate Health's IMCU at West Allis Medical Center in Wisconsin is seeking a registered nurse to join a supportive, teaching team on 12-hour night shifts. You will triage, coordinate care, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary group to deliver safe, patient-centered care for intermediate acuity patients.

The role offers a full-time schedule (7:00 PM–7:30 AM), 50% holidays, every 3rd weekend, competitive benefits, tuition reimbursement up to $7,200 per year, and a night differential.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• RN license issued by the state of practice.
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build foundational skills through orientation.
• Triaging, lab interpretation, and pathophysiology for intermediate acuity patients.
• Coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Develop collaborations with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Provide continuity of care on 12-hour shifts.
• Contribute to safe, compassionate care for diverse populations.

Skills

RN license

BLS

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Nursing

Job description

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
• 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

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.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

• Full time Nights 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 50% holidays
• Every 3rd weekend

Elevate your work/personal life balance:

• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
• Tuition reimbursement: up to $7200.00 per year
• Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour
• RN Referral bonus
• Military/Veteran Friendly

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.