Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Float Pool
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Shift
- Days
- Unit
- ICU
Posted Jul 27 · Not open to new grads
What the listing says
Role
- Schedule
- Days
- Weekends
- Weekends required
- Term
- Permanent
- On the floor
- Floating required
- Setting
- Hospital
- Accepts
- RN
More role details
- Experience
- 1.5+ years
Ratio not posted. Ask in the interview.
Pay
- Against the board
- Below most WI ICU postings
WI ICU postings that state pay run $47/hr to $71/hr, the middle half $53/hr to $62/hr, across 36 postings.
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
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.
Application details and notices
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.
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Requirements
- 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
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
We can’t answer these from the listing we have. Good ones to ask a recruiter or in the interview.
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?