Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Program - ICU

131 Aurora Medical Center of Washington County, Inc.; Town of Hartford (WI); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Hartford, WI at Aurora Medical Center Washington County is a full-time role with a 30-hour week and a weekend program that adds an incentive of $11.00 per hour. The position requires completion of an accredited nursing program and an active RN license in Wisconsin, with BLS and ACLS/NIHSS certifications pursued within 6 months.

The ICU team emphasizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and continuous professional growth, offering a supportive environment within Advocate

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state where you practice.
• ACLS and NIHSS certifications required within 6 months where stated.
• BLS certification required for healthcare providers.
• 1–2 years RN experience in med/surg, step-down, or ICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care using the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care.
• Lead efforts to create the safest patient environment and best experience across the continuum.
• Apply evidence-based practice and clinical decision-making with effective communication.

Skills

RN licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS within 6 months

NIHSS certification within 6 months

Critical care experience

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Department and Shift Details

Department: 34500 AMC Washington County - Critical Care: ICU

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 30

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Weekend Program, Day shift - 0.75 FTE Day Shift 7:00 am - 7:30 pm - every Saturday/Sunday & one weekday per 2 week pay period One weekend off per quarter Holiday rotation required - 3 holidays per year Additional $11.00 per hour weekend program incentive

Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30

About the Role

Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Hartford, WI

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

The ICU is a collaborative and welcoming place to continue your critical care career, our nursing team here is like a small family offering a welcoming and supportive environment. This 6-bed standard ICU cares for basic critically ill patients including intubated/vented patients and patients with a wide range of medical and surgical needs. Our department is committed to clinical excellence, safety, and continuous improvement, utilizing current best practices, advanced technology, and ongoing education to achieve optimal patient outcomes. We foster a culture of teamwork, mutual respect, and professional growth, encouraging staff to expand their critical care expertise through mentorship, training, and shared governance.

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
• One to two years of RN experience in med/surg, step-down, or ICU strongly preferred
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association required within 6 months
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required 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 Washington County is a 71‑bed community‑focused hospital located in Hartford, Wisconsin, proudly serving local and surrounding communities for over a century. As part of Advocate Health, we are committed to delivering high‑quality, human‑centered care through a strong professional governance framework and a robust nursing practice model. In 2024, our hospital earned its second Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, a testament to our nursing excellence and dedication to continuous improvement. As part of a dedicated team with over 115 nurses, you’ll provide comprehensive care to patients in your own community. Our center features state‑of‑the‑art services, including heart care, emergency care, orthopedics, hyperbaric medicine, rehabilitation, sports medicine, and advanced tele‑stroke technology. We prioritize patient comfort, healing, and personalized care. Join us and be part of a team that values your skills, fosters growth, and is committed to making a positive impact every day.

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 listed within the listed 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
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short‑andLong‑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. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not‑for‑profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world‑class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading‑edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in: Cardiovascular Care Neurosciences Gynecology Oncology Pediatrics Primary Care Neurology Geriatrics Trauma Care