Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Respiratory with Ventilators

Department:

35815 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 4EF Medical and Telemetry

Status:


Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hou rs Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Full time working three shifts per week, from 3:00am -3:30pm with every 3rd weekend and a combination of holidays.

Pay Range
$38.20 - $57.30

Be the Nurse Who Redefines Care.
At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care-it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our 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. Every nurse's voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care. We value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Where You Will Work:

4EF Medical/Telemetry - Respiratory Focus

4EF is a 24-bed, all-private room unit specializing in respiratory care and is the only non-ICU unit at Luke's caring for ventilator patients. While respiratory is our focus, we also treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetic ulcers, and cellulitis. Our patients are high-acuity-just below ICU level, making this an excellent environment for skill development.

What You'll See:

• Ventilators (up to 4 chronic vent patients)
• Chest tubes, trachs, feeding tubes, ostomies
• Wound vacs, ports, suprapubic catheters
• IV therapy, drips, NG tubes, drains

Why Join 4EF?

• Outstanding learning environment-perfect for new grads and experienced nurses.
• Ventilator training provided for those eager to learn.
• Strong team culture with veteran nurses who love teaching.
• Positive, upbeat environment with unit outings and potlucks.
• Opportunities to grow-we pull newer nurses into skill-building experiences.

Ideal Candidate:

• Eager to learn and build core nursing skills.
• Positive, team-oriented, and ready to jump in.
• Comfortable asking questions and engaging with experienced staff.

Bottom Line:
If you want to grow your nursing foundation, gain critical care skills, and work in a supportive, team-focused environment, 4EF is the place for you.

We're Looking For:

• 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 .

What You'll Do:

• 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.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About This Location:

Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center is Wisconsin's largest hospital and a leader in advanced medical care. Located in Milwaukee, this flagship facility serves patients from across the region.

As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, Aurora St. Luke's is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac and stroke care. Our expert physicians provide a full range of services-from routine procedures to groundbreaking treatments-supported by innovative technology and a collaborative care approach.

Joining Aurora St. Luke's means being part of a team committed to shaping the future of medicine and delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits and more

• 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

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.