Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave
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.
Posted Oct 6
- Shift and hours
- Nights (1900-0730) · Self scheduling Schedule Details/Additional Information: Nights 1900-0730 Self scheduling36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- CVICU 7T · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseRegistered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Term
- Permanent Status: Full timeFull time
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Education
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Experience
- 1+ years experience in acute care nursing 1+ yr experience in acute care nursing
What it pays
- Pay differential
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Extra pay
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and morebased on a teammate's job
- Bonus
- Incentive pay Incentive pay for select positionsfor select positions
- Pay reviews
- Base compensation within listed pay range based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingbased on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (5)
- Health and welfare benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Adoption assistance
- Paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
The role and schedule
- Patients
- patients post open heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic interventions, vascular procedures, and end stage heart failure treatment
- Day to day
- Providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
- Day to day
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication to create safe patient environment
- Unit size
- 30 bed ICU
- Hours stated
- 1900-0730
- Weekends
- Every 3rd weekend rotation Every 3rd weekend rotation
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Scheduling
- Self-scheduling offered
- Holidays
- 50% of holidays required 50% of holidays required
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range and differentials?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
More questions to askFewer questions
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
- Which physical workplace and unit is this role for?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Original listing
Posted on Advocate Health, Inc.’s careers page.
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Department
Status
Full time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
36
Schedule Details/Additional Information
- Nights
- 1900-0730
- Self scheduling
- 50% of holidays required
- Every 3rd weekend rotation
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse CVICU 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
CVICU 7T is a 30 bed ICU caring for patients post open heart surgery, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, aortic interventions (surgical and endovascular), vascular procedures and end stage heart failure treatment (clinical work-up, left ventricular assist device implantation and heart transplantation). #CVICU This is a high acuity fast-paced environment that offers many experiences and educational opportunities to nurses
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 1+ yr experience in acute care nursing
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
The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.
Ready to Take the Next Step
Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift!
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.
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 Benefits and more Paid Time Off programs Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-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.