Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

American Addiction Centers

20h•Onsite

About The Position

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of the 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. Your feedback matters, and every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping the culture and improving care. The Aurora Medical Center Summit NICU features 6 semi-private rooms and 1 isolation room, providing care for newborn patients born at 32 weeks gestation and above. This includes infants weighing 1500g or more with physiologic immaturity or moderate illnesses expected to resolve rapidly, not requiring urgent subspecialty services. The role also involves providing mechanical ventilation for brief durations (less than 24 hours) or continuous positive airway pressure. 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. This involves using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skilled communication to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Aurora Medical Center – Summit is a 117-bed facility staffed by over 260 nurses, offering a dynamic and rewarding environment. It delivers state-of-the-art care in a thoughtfully designed space prioritizing comfort, safety, and privacy. The workplace culture emphasizes collaboration and respect, where every voice matters and teamwork thrives. Teammates are part of a team that puts patient empowerment at the forefront, allowing families and friends to support loved ones during the healing process. The center provides comprehensive medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, and advanced facilities such as a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women’s Services, and a Cancer Center. Teammates enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuous learning, along with competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Requirements

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
Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire
NICU experience required

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skilled communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Provide care for infants at 32 weeks of gestation or later weighing 1500g or more who have physiologic immaturity or who are moderately ill with problems that are expected to resolve rapidly and are not anticipated to need subspecialty services on an urgent basis.
Provide mechanical ventilation for brief duration (less than 24 hours) or continuous positive airway pressure or both.

Benefits

Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program