Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
At a glance: what the posting states
Shift
day
Patient load & staffing
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 1 Float Pool Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center's Internal ICU Float Pool is a dynamic, highly skilled team supporting intensive care units within the hospital.
Hiring employer
Advocate Aurora Health
Worth asking
What is the base pay range, and which differentials apply for this shift, unit, weekends, holidays, or call?
What are the weekends, holidays, call, and rotation requirements?
What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
What patient load should I expect, how is floating handled, and what staffing support is typical?
The posting doesn’t answer these. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
About this role
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Level 1 Float Pool
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center, 2900 W Oklahoma Ave; Milwaukee, WI
Where You Will Work:
Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center's Internal ICU Float Pool is a dynamic, highly skilled team supporting intensive care units within the hospital. Our Internal ICU Float RNs bring versatility, clinical strength, and teamwork to every shift, ensuring high‑quality, compassionate care across multiple critical care areas within a single facility.
We're Looking For:
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA)
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire
Experience:
Minimum 18 months of ICU RN experience (2 years strongly preferred)
Flexibility and ability to meet the following scheduling expectations per 6‑week period:
Self-Scheduling
1 weekend (Sat-Sun Shifts)
Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork across multiple care environments
About This Location:
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The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke's, and you're at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes.
As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke's performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply now and join a team where every shift brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact.
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of duties. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.
Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing; Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers (AHA); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required within 6 months of hire; Minimum 18 months of ICU RN experience (2 years strongly preferred); Flexibility for self-scheduling and 1 weekend per 6-week period; Commitment to ongoing learning, adaptability, and teamwork
About the employer
Advocate Aurora Health
Hospital
You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…
What reviewers appreciate
+12-month new grad residency with mentorship through the transition to practice
+Sign-on bonuses listed up to $10,000 (L&D) and $7,500 (Med-Surg)
+Education assistance $5,250/year full-time plus $1,500 continuing education
What reviewers flag
−Review themes of toxic or inconsistent management and favoritism across units
−Staffing shortages and higher workloads make work-life balance hard to sustain
−Promotions and internal mobility can stall without leadership support
Benefits: PTO; medical, dental, vision, life; STD/LTD; FSAs; retirement; shift and on-call premiums; annual performance increases; education assistance $5,250/yr FT ($2,625 PT); continuing education $1,500; Med-Surg loan support $5,250/yr FT lifetime cap $21,000 ($2,625/yr PT, $10,500 cap); sign-on bonuses on select RN postings.
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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