Registered Nurse (RN) -ICU
Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.
Aurora Medical Center Kenosha - 75th St
We seek organized, team-oriented nurses with strong critical-thinking skills who want to care for high-acuity patients and respond effectively to rapidly changing conditions; prior ICU or nursing experience is helpful but not required. Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc. is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
Posted Oct 9
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shifts · nights Two-12 hours shifts on nights from 7pm-7:30am2 shifts · 24 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Critical Care: ICU · Hospital cares for the highest-acuity patients across all specialties-including neuro, cardiac, medical, and surgical caseshighest-acuity patients across all specialties, including neuro, cardiac, medical and surgical
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the nurse practices
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- License
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state where the nurse practices Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices.
- Certification
- BLS for Healthcare Providers, American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- Certification
- ACLS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire
- Certification
- PALS within 6 months of hireAfter hire · within 6 months of hire
- Also asks
- completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Preferred
- Also asks
- prior ICU or nursing experience helpful prior ICU or nursing experience is helpful but not required
What it pays
- Night differential
- $5/hour Night shift Differential $5/hour Night shift Differential
- Extra pay
- $5/hour night shift differential
- Bonus
- incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
- Pay reviews
- base pay set within range by qualifications, skills, experience and training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Pay reviews
- annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits
- BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
- BenefitsMedical, 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 health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- BenefitsAdoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- BenefitsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer matchDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (1)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care
- Day to day
- lead efforts for the safest patient environment and best patient experience
- Unit size
- 12-bed Critical Care Unit Our 12-bed Critical Care Unit
- Weekends
- rotating weekends Rotating weekends and holidays.
- On call
- On-call rotation
- Holidays
- rotating holidays
- Details
- 11-12 patients per day, average stay about three days The unit typically has 11-12 patients per day with an average stay of about three days
- Details
- CVVH and IABP support capability with capabilities for CVVH and IABP support
- Details
- 24/7 virtual critical care support Nurses work closely with intensivists, specialty providers, and 24/7 virtual critical care support.
Support on this unit
- Nurse to patient
- 1:1–1:12 stated in this posting
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range?
- What are the holiday requirements?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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 Aurora Health Care Southern Lakes, Inc.’s careers page.
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Department
34500 AMC Kenosha - Critical Care: ICU
Status
Part time
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Hou rs Per Week
24
Schedule Details/Additional Information
Two-12 hours shifts on nights from 7pm-7:30am $5/hour Night
- shift Differential
Rotating weekends and holidays.
Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30
Where You Will Work
Our 12‑bed Critical Care Unit cares for the highest‑acuity patients across all specialties—including neuro, cardiac, medical, and surgical cases—with capabilities for CVVH and IABP support. The unit typically has 11–12 patients per day with an average stay of about three days, and offers supportive nurse‑to‑patient ratios: 2:1 in the ICU (with some 1:1), 3:1 for stepdown, and 4:1 for telemetry, plus a 12:1 NA ratio. Nurses work closely with intensivists, specialty providers, and 24/7 virtual critical care support.
We seek organized, team‑oriented nurses with strong critical‑thinking skills who want to care for high‑acuity patients and respond effectively to rapidly changing conditions; prior ICU or nursing experience is helpful but not required. You’ll love this unit for its strong collaboration, engaged nursing culture, and commitment to exceptional critical care—an environment where you can build advanced clinical skills, grow professionally, and work alongside supportive colleagues who truly value teamwork.
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 Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by American Heart Association within 6 months of hire .
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 in Kenosha isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to thrive. Located in a vibrant community along the shores of Lake Michigan, our facility combines cutting-edge medical technology with a supportive, collaborative culture. We’re proud of our national recognition for excellence in cancer care and stroke treatment, as well as our “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group.
These achievements reflect the dedication and talent of our team—and we’re looking for passionate professionals to join us. Why Work Here? Community Impact : We partner with local schools and organizations to promote health education and preventive care.
Professional Growth : Access to advanced programs in oncology, cardiac care, orthopedics, and more. Collaborative Culture : Work alongside skilled, compassionate colleagues who put patients—and each other—first. Location Perks : Enjoy the charm of Kenosha with its lakefront views, parks, and easy access to Milwaukee and Chicago.
At Aurora Medical Center – Kenosha, you’ll find more than a job—you’ll find a career with purpose, in a community you’ll love. 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.
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.