Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit (ICU RN)

Registered Nurse – Intensive Care Unit (ICU RN)

Compensation: $32 – $52 per Hour
Compensation based on years of experience

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse (ICU RN) to join a collaborative critical care team. In this role, you will provide specialized, high-acuity nursing care to critically ill patients in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where advanced clinical judgment and rapid decision-making are essential.

As an ICU RN, you will utilize the nursing process to assess complex patient conditions, develop and implement individualized care plans, administer life-saving treatments, and continuously evaluate patient outcomes. This is an excellent opportunity for both experienced critical care nurses and motivated newer nurses with a strong interest in ICU and advanced patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Monitor complex patient conditions and respond rapidly to changes in status or emergency situations
• Administer medications, IV therapies, and advanced treatments safely and accurately
• Collaborate closely with physicians, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and multidisciplinary care teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Operate and monitor specialized ICU equipment and patient care technology
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Advocate for patient safety, comfort, and quality care in a high-acuity environment
• Support orientation, mentorship, and training of new staff members and nursing students
• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives within the critical care department

Qualifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required

Licensure & Certifications

• Current RN or Graduate Nurse licensure in Wisconsin or Illinois
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification required (or ability to obtain within 6 weeks of hire)

Experience

• New graduates with a strong interest in critical care are encouraged to apply
• Prior ICU, step-down, telemetry, or critical care experience strongly preferred

Desired Skills & Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and clinical decision-making abilities
• Ability to remain calm, focused, and effective in high-pressure situations
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the Wisconsin Nurse Practice Act and critical care standards
• Ability to safely operate specialized ICU and patient monitoring equipment
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered critical care

This is an exciting opportunity to join a dedicated ICU team where you can expand your critical care expertise, work alongside highly skilled clinicians, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families during their most critical moments.