Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU - Weekend Program Days
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Posted Oct 26 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
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What it pays
- Against similar roles
- Top of Milwaukee staff RN payMilwaukee staff RN postings that state pay run $36/hr to $43/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $41/hr, across 84 postings.
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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.
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Aurora Sinai's ICU is seeking an experienced or newly licensed RN to join our team of nursing excellence for our Weekend Program on DAY Shift.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center is a Magnet Designated Facility with Distinction though the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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
This is a 16 beds, Medical Respiratory ICU providing state of the art care to patients with diagnosis such as: COPD, CHF, metabolic exacerbations and sepsis. This department also provide cares to OB patients with conditions such as hypertensive crisis, pulmonary hypertension and metabolic exacerbations.
This unit provides great opportunities and strong base to nurses interested in advancing their careers to acute care or critical care NPs.
The unit manager and the Nursing Professional Development Generalist in the department are experienced Critical Care RNs making this unit a perfect one to grow and develop your nursing practice guided by experts in the field.
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
Strong interest and passion for service and health equity
A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
New grads with strong clinical experiences Welcome!
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 Sinai Medical Center
From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being.
We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location.
Ready to Take the Next Step
Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift!
Weekend Program Differential $11/hr
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.
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What's around it?
Milwaukee, WIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 3% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Household income
- $54,234/yr, all local households, not nurse pay