Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary ICU
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Shift
- Nights
- Unit
- CICU
Posted Aug 17 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Nights
- Term
- Permanent
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
- Experience
- 1+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- In range for WI staff roles
- Shift differential
- +$5/hr
WI staff postings that state pay run $32/hr to $54/hr, the middle half $38/hr to $49/hr, across 382 postings.
About this role
Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is seeking a dynamic experienced nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center a Six Times designated Magnet Medical Center
1+ year Acute Care RN experience
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.
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Where You Will Work
CICU 8S 24-bed high acuity unit on the 8th floor of the Garden Tower of Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CICU cares for critically ill cardiac/interventional cardiac patients, including diagnoses of acute MI, cardiogenic shock, dysrhythmias, multisystem organ failure, pre-heart transplant, complex pre and post stent, valvuloplasty, TAVR, as well complex medical patients.
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 cardiac care A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
1+ year Acute Care RN experience
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 St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.
Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.
Application details and notices
Ready to Take the Next Step
Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift.
Night
- Shift Differential $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/hr
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“Join Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center a Six Times designated Magnet Medical Center 1+ year Acute Care RN experience Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care. At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exception…” · from this posting
Requirements
- RN License
- Nursing policy compliance
- Cardiothoracic critical & intensive care
- Nursing
- Surgery
- Magnet hospital
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- RN License
- Hourly pay
- BLS Certification
Place
- City
- Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Median rent
- $1,059/mo
- Local household income
- $54,234/yr
- Metro price level
- 3% below the national average
rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024
all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024
Milwaukee area index 96.9, where 100 is the national average.
Milwaukee sits on Lake Michigan's western shore, where Bay View bungalows and Third Ward loft living run about 3% below the national cost-of-living average. Between shifts, walk to Summerfest at Henry Maier Festival Park, grab a local brew along Brady Street, or bike the Oak Leaf Trail.
Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.
How this role fits you
About the employer
On your path
ICU / Critical Care is a specialty you move into. The classic route: base year, then transfer in.
Worth asking
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- Can you walk me through base pay range?
- 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?