RN-ICU (FT/Nights)
Watertown, Wisconsin
Kindred Hospitals is a specialty hospital.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 19 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- ICU
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN license in the state of practice or compact state required
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy
- Education
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required
- Also asks
- De-escalation Training required
Preferred
- Certification
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience
- Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on Kindred Hospitals’ careers page.
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NEW - $20,000 Sign On Bonus! New Graduates Welcome! At ScionHealth , we empower our caregivers to do what they do best. We value every voice by caring deeply for every patient and each other. We show courage by running toward the challenge and we lean into new ideas by embracing curiosity and question asking. Together, we create our culture by living our values in our day-to-day interactions with our patients and teammates.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU provides comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit. The RN monitors hemodynamic status, administers medications, performs assessments, and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team. The RN ensures optimal patient outcomes through adherence to clinical protocols, safety guidelines, and effective communication with patients and families.
Essential Functions
Provides direct and indirect patient care in a critical care setting, including hemodynamic monitoring and management of critically ill patients Administers medications, monitors for side effects, and responds to adverse events Performs comprehensive assessments, including head-to-toe assessments, pain assessments, and reassessments Develops and implements individualized care plans based on patient condition and response to treatment Collaborates with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other healthcare providers to optimize patient care Educates patients and families on treatment plans, medication regimens, and discharge instructions Participates in emergency response and crisis management, including code blue and rapid response situations Assists in invasive procedures, including central line insertions and arterial line placements Adheres to infection control protocols and maintains a safe environment for patients and staff Documents patient care activities, assessments, and interventions accurately and timely in the electronic medical record (EMR) Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Expectations Advanced clinical knowledge in critical care nursing and emergency response Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) and medical equipment operation Demonstrates professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to patient-centered care Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform extended periods of standing, walking, and physical activity Education Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred License/Certification Current RN license in the state of practice or compact state required Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification within timeframe specified by facility policy Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred De-escalation Training required Experience Minimum of six (6) months of experience in an acute care setting preferred
What's around it?
Watertown, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 6% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,052/mo
- Household income
- $70,107/yr, all local households, not nurse pay