Provide comprehensive care to critically ill patients in ICU at St. Joseph Hospital, Milwaukee, WI. Administer high-risk medications, IV drips, and complex treatments. Perform detailed patient assessments, recognize subtle changes in condition, and respond rapidly to emergencies. Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care. Educate and support patients and families.
Requirements
Advanced Life Support certification obtained within 6 months of hire date; BLS Provider certification obtained within 1 month of hire date; Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date OR current home state license if multi-state/Compact State; Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire
Benefits
Health insurance, Adoption assistance, Employee assistance program, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Paid time off, Retirement plan, Parental leave
About the employer
Ascension
Hiring organization
Workplace not named in the posting.
Ascension is one of the nation's leading non-profit and Catholic health systems, with a Mission of delivering compassionate, personalized care to all, with special attention to those who are poor and vulnerable. The organization has a national presence with hospitals…
What reviewers appreciate
+National presence with multiple hospitals and care sites across the country, offering potential for career mobility
+Mission-driven organization with a clear commitment to serving vulnerable and underserved populations
+Inclusive culture that recognizes and celebrates diverse talents and perspectives
What reviewers flag
−Specific nurse feedback from review sites was not available in the provided research, limiting ability to identify documented challenges
−Large Catholic health system may involve faith-based care policies that could influence clinical practice expectations
−No specific information on nurse-to-patient ratios, compensation, or benefits was available from provided sources
Benefits: Ascension's own materials do not detail nurse-specific benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, tuition assistance, or paid time off.
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, blending brewing heritage with a revitalized downtown and lively arts scene. The Historic Third Ward offers loft living, galleries, and the riverwalk. Summer festivals, brick breweries, and Midwestern affordability give out-of-state nurses a grounded city with real character.
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