Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit

SSM Health

St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin

In this role, you will provide hands-on support on a Medical Intensive Care Unit.

Posted Sep 25 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours: Rotating Shifts (Primarily day shift, but the flexibility to work some night shifts) · Rotating Shift 24 hours a week
Unit and setting: Medical Intensive Care Unit · Hospital Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit
License: RN licenseRegistered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Term: Permanent Part-Time

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Certification: Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certification: Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certification: Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Certification: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
Certification: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certification: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
Certification: Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

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BenefitsOne week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE)Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
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The role and schedule

Unit: 5W Intensive Care Unit Department: 1301000007 5W Intensive Care Unit
Day to day: Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition. Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.
Day to day: Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care. Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
Day to day: Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team. Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.
Day to day: Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team. Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.
Day to day: Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team. Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.
Day to day: Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes. Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
Day to day: Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence. Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
Day to day: Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team. Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.
Day to day: Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice. Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
Day to day: Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
Day to day: Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Hours stated: Rotating Shifts (Primarily day shift, but the flexibility to work some night shifts). Every 3rd Weekend rotation (Friday-Sunday)
Weekends: Every 3rd Weekend rotation (Friday-Sunday)
Hours: 24 Scheduled Weekly Hours: 24

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Hospital: SSM Health ST MARY'S Hospital - Madison
Address: 700 SOUTH PARK ST, MADISON, WI, 53715
CMS rating: 4 of 5 stars
Beds: 354

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0007 St. Mary's Hospital - Madison Job Id R201570 Rotating Shift

It's more than a career, it's a calling WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison

Worker Type

Regular

Job Highlights

Join a team where your work matters—every moment, every patient, every community. At SSM Health, you'll be empowered to grow, supported to thrive, and inspired to make a lasting impact.

In this role, you will provide hands-on support on a Medical Intensive Care Unit. Your attention to detail, compassion, and ability to work closely with clinical teams will help create a safer, smoother care experience. If you enjoy interacting with patients and want to grow in a collaborative care setting, this role is perfect for you.

Department: Medical Intensive Care Unit

Schedule

Part-Time, 24 hours per week, Rotating Shifts (Primarily day shift, but the flexibility to work some night shifts). Every 3rd Weekend rotation (Friday-Sunday)

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Job Summary

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements

Primary responsibilities

Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.

Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.

Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.

Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.

Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.

Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.

Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.

Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.

Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.

Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.

Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

Experience

No experience required

Physical requirements

Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.

Constant standing and walking.

Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.

Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.

Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.

Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.

Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.

Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.

Occasional lifting/moving of patients.

Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.

Occasional driving.

Rare crawling and running.

Required professional license and/or certifications

State of Work Location: Illinois

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Missouri

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration

Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Oklahoma

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

State of Work Location: Wisconsin

Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State

Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services

Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift

Rotating Shift (United States of America)

Job Type

Employee

Department

1301000007 5W Intensive Care Unit

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Benefits

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health ST MARY'S Hospital - Madison · Madison, WI

Madison, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 3% below the US average

Median rent: $1,413/mo
Household income: $78,050/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Madison, WI

NeighborhoodsRecent grads and young professionals on Reddit often look at East Washington Avenue and blocks right by the Capitol, plus East Side pockets that stay cheaper than the near-east even as they gentrify; Sun Prairie comes up as a cheaper bedroom-community commute. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup flags Hill Farms-University as the in-city budget option (median home $274,000, median rent $708), Marquette for historic charm and lakeside recreation ($298,833 / $1,186), Vilas near UW–Madison ($393,950 / $1,475), and Dudgeon-Monroe as a tree-lined mix of families and young pros with more than a mile and a half of Monroe Street shops ($423,567 / $1,287). Families are frequently pointed toward suburbs Verona, Middleton, and Waunakee.

Recent grads and young professionals on Reddit often look at East Washington Avenue and blocks right by the Capitol, plus East Side pockets that stay cheaper than the near-east even as they gentrify; Sun Prairie comes up as a cheaper bedroom-community commute. Extra Space’s 2026 roundup flags Hill Farms-University as the in-city budget option (median home $274,000, median rent $708), Marquette for historic charm and lakeside recreation ($298,833 / $1,186), Vilas near UW–Madison ($393,950 / $1,475), and Dudgeon-Monroe as a tree-lined mix of families and young pros with more than a mile and a half of Monroe Street shops ($423,567 / $1,287).

Families are frequently pointed toward suburbs Verona, Middleton, and Waunakee.

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As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: reddit.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundU.S. News puts the typical Madison commute at about 18.31 minutes. Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A BRT runs east-west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Road with 15-minute weekday service until 8:00 p.m. and 15-minute Saturday service until 7:00 p.m.; Routes B and F also board along that corridor, so a home near a BRT station can feel closer than the map suggests. Redfin scores transit 35/100 and flags limited, inconsistent buses especially in the suburbs, so most nurses will still want a car. The west side holds about 33,000 residents and more than 23,000 jobs concentrated around University Research Park; UW Hospital and Clinics is the named major healthcare hub. Hospital parking and shift-specific routes are not covered in these sources.

U.S. News puts the typical Madison commute at about 18.31 minutes. Metro Transit’s Rapid Route A BRT runs east-west from the Sun Prairie Park and Ride to Junction Road with 15-minute weekday service until 8:00 p.m. and 15-minute Saturday service until 7:00 p.m.; Routes B and F also board along that corridor, so a home near a BRT station can feel closer than the map suggests.

Redfin scores transit 35/100 and flags limited, inconsistent buses especially in the suburbs, so most nurses will still want a car. The west side holds about 33,000 residents and more than 23,000 jobs concentrated around University Research Park; UW Hospital and Clinics is the named major healthcare hub.

Hospital parking and shift-specific routes are not covered in these sources.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: susansuttonhomes.com Source 3: redfin.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com

OutdoorsMadison sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona among five area lakes, with 307 parks, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails including the Capital City State Trail. Named greenspaces include Olbrich Park and Hillington Green Park in Dudgeon-Monroe; residents kayak, fish, boat, and paddleboard the lakes, and state parks sit within about an hour’s drive. Winters shut down much of this, but summers turn the lakes, beer gardens, and trail network into daily life rather than weekend trips.

Madison sits between Lake Mendota and Lake Monona among five area lakes, with 307 parks, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and more than 200 miles of biking and hiking trails including the Capital City State Trail. Named greenspaces include Olbrich Park and Hillington Green Park in Dudgeon-Monroe; residents kayak, fish, boat, and paddleboard the lakes, and state parks sit within about an hour’s drive.

Winters shut down much of this, but summers turn the lakes, beer gardens, and trail network into daily life rather than weekend trips.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: visitmadison.com Source 2: redfin.com Source 3: youtube.com Source 4: apartmentguide.com Source 5: extraspace.com

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Living in Madison

Madison is a mid-size capital and Big Ten town squeezed between Lakes Mendota and Monona, with 307 parks, 200-plus miles of trails, a free Henry Vilas Zoo, and the Dane County Farmers' Market on the Capitol Square. Nurses get UW Hospital and Clinics plus west-side jobs at University Research Park; typical commute is about 18 minutes, but Rapid Route A is the only frequent BRT spine and Transit Score is 35, so most still drive. Young professionals land on the East Side, East Wash, and near the Capitol; Hill Farms-University is the budget in-city option, Dudgeon-Monroe and Vilas cost more near Monroe Street and campus. Food is a genuine draw—The Old Fashioned, Graze, State Street Brats, Olbrich Biergarten, and a thick brewery circuit. Locals are blunt about tradeoffs: winters can run November through March, listings hit about $486k in 2026, diversity is limited, and this is not a big city. If you bike, boat, and can handle a long winter, daily quality of life is the pitch.

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As of 2026Source 1: visitmadison.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: susansuttonhomes.com Source 4: extraspace.com Source 5: redfin.com Source 6: concoursehotel.com Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: thehonestlocal.com

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