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Registered Nurse ICU

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Ascension

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

You'll care for critically ill patients, monitoring vitals and hemodynamics on ventilators, cardiac monitors and infusion pumps.

Posted Jul 24

Shift and hours
Day shifts Day shift | Full-time
Unit and setting
ICU · Hospital Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patientscritically ill patients
License
RN license Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Term
Permanent Day shift | Full-timeFull-time

Do you qualify?

License
Wisconsin RN credential before hire Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Check your license
License
Wisconsin license, or current home-state license if multi-state/Compact Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State. Check your license
Certification
Advanced Life Support within 6 months of hire (AHA or Red Cross)After hire · obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire
Certification
BLS Provider within 1 month of hire (AHA or Red Cross)After hire · obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire
Education
Diploma from an accredited nursing school or required professional licensure at hire Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

What it pays

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid time off (PTO)Paid time off (PTO)
  • BenefitsVarious health insurance options and wellness plansVarious health insurance options & wellness plans
  • BenefitsRetirement benefits with employer match plansRetirement benefits including employer match plans
  • BenefitsLong-term and short-term disabilityLong-term & short-term disability
  • BenefitsEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • BenefitsParental leave and adoption assistanceParental leave & adoption assistance
More benefits (3)
  • BenefitsTuition reimbursementTuition reimbursement
  • BenefitsWays to give back to your communityWays to give back to your community
  • Health insurance, Adoption assistance, Employee assistance program, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Parental leave

The role and schedule

Day to day
high-risk meds and IV drips Administer high-risk medications, IV drips, and complex treatments while ensuring accurate dosing and close observation for adverse reactions.
Day to day
rapid response to emergencies and life-threatening complications Perform detailed patient assessments, recognize subtle changes in condition, and respond rapidly to emergencies or life-threatening complications.
Day to day
patient and family teaching during highly stressful situations Educate and support patients and families, explaining procedures, treatment plans, and prognosis during highly stressful situations.
Day to day
individualized plans of care with physicians and the interdisciplinary team Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
Details
Employer does not use E-Verify and cannot employ STEM OPT candidates Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

The workplace

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Hiring organization

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through base pay range and 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?
Build questions for this role

On your path

ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.

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Your future role at a glance

  • Location: Milwaukee, WI
  • Facility: St. Joseph Hospital
  • Department: ICU

Schedule

Day shift | Full-time

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How you'll make an impact in this role

Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients, continuously monitoring vital signs and hemodynamic status using advanced equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors, and infusion pumps.

Administer high-risk medications, IV drips, and complex treatments while ensuring accurate dosing and close observation for adverse reactions.

Perform detailed patient assessments, recognize subtle changes in condition, and respond rapidly to emergencies or life-threatening complications.

Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.

Educate and support patients and families, explaining procedures, treatment plans, and prognosis during highly stressful situations.

What minimum qualifications you'll need

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Advanced Life Support obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted. Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.

Education

Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of hire required.

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Equal employment opportunity employer

Equal employment opportunity employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

Fraud prevention notice

Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.

E-Verify statement

Employer does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

  • Paid time off (PTO)
  • Various health insurance options & wellness plans
  • Retirement benefits including employer match plans
  • Long-term & short-term disability
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP)
  • Parental leave & adoption assistance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.

What's around it?

In Milwaukee, WI

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

See Milwaukee, WI

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