ICU and Med Surg 2 RN, Day Shift Weekend Program

Advocate Health • Two Rivers, WI

5d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The ICU and Med Surg 2 RN provides nursing care in the Critical Care: ICU department. The position is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week day-shift weekend program, working Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 0700 to 1930, with holiday rotation. Nurses without prior ICU experience will be trained for ICU practice within six months of hire. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.

The nurse uses the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care; monitors patient conditions; adjusts care plans; and collaborates with patients, families, and the care team to influence outcomes. The role promotes safety, evidence-based practice, ethical decision-making, and accurate EHR documentation. It also includes appropriate delegation, professional development, and participation in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives.

The position requires the ability to provide age-appropriate care across the lifespan and to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions. Work involves frequent physical activity and may involve exposure to hazardous materials, blood and body fluids, and communicable diseases; protective equipment must be worn as necessary. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Advocate Health describes its total rewards offerings as including paid time off, health and welfare benefits, family benefits, retirement offerings, and educational assistance; eligibility may depend on employment status or FTE.

Requirements

• Graduate of a Board of Nursing-approved nursing education program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Active registered nurse (RN) multistate compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where nursing services are provided.
• Typically, one year of clinical nursing experience.
• Strong clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
• Time-management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above the shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds when handling patients, equipment, and supplies; push or pull with 30 pounds of force; and perform a sliding transfer of 150 pounds with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch, and fine hand-manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures or functions.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines and perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to work with potential exposure to chemicals, hazardous waste, blood and body fluids, and communicable disease, using protective clothing and equipment as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Prior ICU experience; applicants without it will be trained to ICU practice within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.
• Use the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.
• Monitor patient conditions, adjust care plans, mobilize resources, and collaborate with the care team to influence outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes and take action as needed.
• Administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely according to clinical protocols and procedures, as applicable.
• Communicate effectively, provide feedback, resolve conflicts, foster team collaboration, and delegate appropriately.
• Pursue professional development, complete required education, and maintain certifications.
• Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, practice ethical decision-making, respect interdisciplinary roles, and contribute to integrated, unbiased patient care.
• Delegate appropriately to Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Maintain accurate and timely EHR documentation.
• Float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area when required to meet patient care needs.
• Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and developmental needs in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
• Respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.

Benefits

• Paid time off programs.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Competitive compensation, premium pay for select circumstances, incentive pay for select positions, and opportunity for annual performance-based increases.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed