Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro / Neurosurgical ICU

Advocate Health, Inc.; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift differential

Weekend differential

Job summary

Advocate Health, Inc. seeks an experienced RN to join the Neuro/Neurosurgical ICU team at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center.

You will deliver high-acuity neuro-critical care, coordinate care plans, and participate in a structured residency program designed to support new graduates and experienced nurses alike. The role emphasizes teamwork, evidence-based practice, and continuous learning, with a Night Shift Differential and weekend differential noted on the location.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program and RN licensure.
• Interest in neuro care with willingness to grow in critical care.
• Strong teamwork and communication for high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process.
• Lead efforts to create a safe environment and optimal patient experience.

Skills

Nursing skills

Neuro critical care

BLS certification

Education

RN degree

Job description

Neuro Neurosurgical ICU

Join the Neuro/ Neurosurgical ICU team at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center - A SIX Times Magnet Designated Facility! 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.

Where You Will Work:

Advanced critical care. Meaningful impact. Every shift.

Join a highly specialized Neuro/Neurosurgical ICU team where you’ll care for some of the most complex and critically ill patients while building deep expertise in neurological and surgical critical care. This is an environment where strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and continuous learning come together to drive exceptional patient outcomes.

Our Neuro ICU nurses are at the forefront of caring for patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring and life-saving interventions—making a difference when it matters most.

Aurora HealthCare provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and support the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting.This is a PTAP ANCC accredited Nurse Residency program.

What You’ll Experience

• Care for high-acuity patients including:
  • Post-craniotomy, spine, and complex neurosurgical cases
  • Acute stroke patients, including post-tPA and interventional radiology procedures
  • Patients with seizure disorders requiring continuous EEG monitoring
  • A wide range of complex neurological conditions
• Work in a dynamic environment where most patients are admitted from:
  • Operating Room
  • Emergency Department
  • Tertiary Access Program (system transfers)
  • Ground and Flight For Life transport

What Makes This Role Unique

• Serve as part of the hospital’s Rapid Response (STAT) Team, supporting patients and colleagues across the organization
• Gain exposure to advanced neuro critical care and complex surgical recovery
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strengthen clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills
• Be part of a team that values support, growth, and continuous learning

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
• Strong interest and passion for neuro care
• A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
• 1 yr acute care RN experience preferred - Would consider new grads with strong clinical background

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 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.

Night Shift Differential - $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/hr

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to:
• lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to:
• push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
• May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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 listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.