Registered Nurse (RN) - Intermediate Care (IMCU) Weekends
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works in the Intermediate Care Unit (IMCU) at Aurora West Allis Medical Center in West Allis, Wisconsin. The 16-bed unit cares for moderately stable patients with elevated risk of instability, including ICU step-down patients, patients chronically ventilated through a tracheostomy, and patients at higher risk of decompensation based on laboratory trends, vital signs, and comorbidities. The typical nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3–4 on both days and nights. The unit has a supportive, collaborative, teaching culture and an equal mix of experienced staff and new graduates. This full-time weekend program is 36 hours per week, worked in 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM. The schedule is either Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, or Saturday and Sunday plus one other weekday shift. A 50% holiday requirement applies. The nurse builds foundational skills through a preceptor-directed orientation and develops skills in triage, laboratory interpretation, disease pathophysiology, pharmacology, time management, and communication for patients with intermediate-acuity acute and chronic conditions. The role coordinates comprehensive patient care, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and provides continuity of patient-centered care as part of a skilled nursing team serving diverse patient populations.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Build foundational skills and knowledge through preceptor-directed orientation.
- Develop skills in triaging, laboratory interpretation, disease pathophysiology, pharmacology, time management, and communication for intermediate-acuity patients with acute and chronic conditions.
- Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process and deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multidisciplinary team.
- Provide continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient-centered care, and team-minded support.
- Contribute as a member of a skilled, versatile nursing team committed to quality and compassionate healthcare for diverse patient populations.
Benefits
- Competitive and comprehensive benefit package.
- Tuition reimbursement of up to $7,200 per year.
- Weekend program premium of $11 per hour.
- RN referral bonus.
- Paid Time Off programs.
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible healthcare 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.
- Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on position.
- Incentive pay for select positions.
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
