Registered Nurse (RN) - MRICU

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

Job summary

MRICU at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee is a 24-bed adult ICU that cares for critically ill patients.

Nurses collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and care teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment. The role emphasizes leadership in patient safety, clinical decision making, and compassionate communication, with opportunities for ongoing education, certifications, and professional growth within Advocate Health's One

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care per standards, policies, and procedures.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best patient experience across the continuum using evidence-based practice and clinical decision making.

Skills

RN experience

Critical care

Education

Nursing program completion

Job description

MRICU at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center

Milwaukee, Wi 53215

Where You Will Work:

The Medical/Respiratory ICU at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 24-bed adult intensive care unit caring for a high-acuity, critically ill patient population. Nurses work alongside a multidisciplinary team that include Intensivists, Respiratory therapists, Pharmacists, consultative specialists, care management, and rehabilitation services. Ongoing support and education are available to help advance nursing practice through opportunities such as the Critical Care Academy, preceptorship, hands‑on training, certification support for CCRN, ACLS, NIHSS, CRRT, and continuous learning. MRICU is well known for having a highly engaged nursing team due to dedicated staff, exceptional leadership and a team desire to support nursing collaboration to build and strengthen the core critical care skills needed to care for complex patients. Candidates should have at least one year of adult inpatient acute care experience.

We’re Looking For:

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience
• 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

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 St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As a 6 times designated Magnet Medical Center, the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.

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.

Advance your critical care nursing career with a supportive, collaborative team that values continued learning and patient-centered care.

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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