RN - New Graduate Pathway into ICU/Critical Care (Spring 2025 RN Graduates)

Gundersen Health System; La Crosse (WI); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to nurturing new talent in the ICU. This innovative program is designed for Spring 2025 RN graduates eager to develop their skills in critical care nursing. You'll gain hands-on experience through immersive shifts and support from experienced professionals, setting the stage for a rewarding career in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment. With a commitment to personal and professional growth, this role offers a pathway to excellence in patient care, backed by a generous benefits package and a culture that values your contributions. Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in healthcare and grow alongside a dedicated team.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k match

Tuition Investment Program

Wellness program with incentives

Employee assistance program

Pet insurance

Recognition and rewards program

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing upon hire.
• RN licensure in Wisconsin required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a comprehensive orientation program for ICU nursing.
• Work on med/surg floors and complete immersion shifts in the ICU.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Team Collaboration

Ability to Work Independently

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Tools

Basic Life Support Certification

Job description

RN - New Graduate Pathway into ICU/Critical Care (Spring 2025 RN Graduates)

RN - New Graduate Pathway into ICU/Critical Care (Spring 2025 RN Graduates)

Apply locations La Crosse, WI

Schedule Weekly Hours: 36

If you are an upcoming Spring 2025 RN graduate and Critical Care is your long-term goal - let us prepare you for a successful career in that specialty! You are welcomed and encouraged to apply prior to your graduation.

If you are a Spring 2025 RN new grad with a desire and passion to become an ICU nurse, we encourage you to apply to this innovative orientation program to accelerate your progression to our high-acuity department. These positions will have orientation in specific departments that will assist in preparation for your career in the ICU/Critical Care. Throughout this program you will get an opportunity to work the med/surg floors, seeing a variety of patient populations and building your foundational nursing skills while having 3 immersion shifts in the ICU every 6 weeks. The immersion shifts will help foster and build rapport with the ICU team and become familiar with ICU department policies, procedures, and patient populations. Your professional development nurses will support you along the way and help you grow your professional practice to ensure you have a successful career in your chosen specialty.

Our Level II Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient- and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more. The Critical Care unit's multidisciplinary team consists of highly skilled RNs, Critical Care Technicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Intensivists, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and other support staff.

Position Details:

• Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
• 12-hour Day/Night rotation, every third weekend/holiday
• There may be varied schedules depending on the orientation unit
• Prior Hospital or EMS experience preferred
• Enjoy an attractive hourly rate of $37.08/hr as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

What You'll Need:

• Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing upon hire
• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

What You'll Get:

• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
• Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center
• Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more!
• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States

We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it’s more than our practice. It's who we are. Join our mission in changing healthcare as a Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse.

About Gundersen Health System:

Gundersen Health System is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact [e-mail] or call 608-775-0267.

We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future.

Equal Opportunity Employer