Registered Nurse(RN) Critical Care Unit(CCU)

Advocate Health • Aurora Medical Center Sheboygan County - 3400 Union Ave, WI

2d • $38 - $57

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care in the Critical Care Unit (CCU), using the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate care. The role engages patients and families throughout the continuum of care and monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence outcomes. The nurse promotes safety, evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, and may administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with clinical protocols and procedures.

The position contributes to unit councils, professional governance, quality initiatives, and evidence-based practice. It requires effective communication, feedback, conflict resolution, collaboration, appropriate delegation, accurate and timely EHR documentation, ethical decision-making, and adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics. The nurse pursues professional development and maintains required certifications. The role may require floating to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area. The nurse must provide age-appropriate care and understand growth and development across the lifespan.

This is a full-time position at 36 hours per week, with hours of 1845–0715, every third weekend and every other holiday rotation. The listed pay range is $38.20–$57.30. Physical requirements include frequent movement and lifting, patient handling and transfer tasks, fine motor skills, and the ability to respond quickly to changing patient or unit conditions. The role may involve exposure to hazardous waste, chemicals, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease, requiring protective equipment as appropriate.

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, 1 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 in computer functions, including email, electronic records, and digital platforms.
• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift and support 35 pounds while handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.
• Ability to 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.
• Ability to perform physical safety interventions, such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.
• Physical Abilities Testing may be required.
• Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN).

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 care outcomes.
• Uphold and promote a culture of safety.
• Evaluate patient, team, and unit outcomes continuously 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.

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 eligible shifts and on-call work, 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