Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Job Description

Job Description

Major Responsibilities:

• Where You Will Work:

  Aurora Medical Center – BayCare ICU

  What You’ll Do:

  As a Registered Nurse in the ICU, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care while actively engaging patients and families throughout the continuum.

  You will monitor patient conditions, recognize changes quickly, and adjust care plans as needed—mobilizing resources and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to drive optimal patient outcomes.

  You will apply evidence-based practices and participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and outcomes.

  You will promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, intervening appropriately, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and team members.

  You will administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols while maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

  You will demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, supporting team-based care and appropriate delegation.

  You may float to other care areas as needed to support patient care demands, demonstrating flexibility in a high-acuity setting.

  You will uphold ethical standards, adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, and contribute to an inclusive, patient-centered care environment.

  You will support professional development by completing required education, maintaining certifications, and seeking opportunities for growth.

  About This Location:

  Join the ICU team at Aurora Medical Center – BayCare, where you’ll care for critically ill patients in a highly collaborative, high-acuity environment. This unit provides exposure to a wide range of complex conditions, offering opportunities to advance clinical skills, strengthen critical thinking, and respond to rapidly changing patient needs.

  You’ll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team that values teamwork, communication, and continuous learning. BayCare ICU offers a strong team culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments in care.

  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 specialty care, or advancing your clinical expertise, 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.

  Ready to Take the Next Step:

  Apply now to join a team that’s redefining what nursing can be.

  Schedule Details / Additional Information:

  • Licensure & Certification: RN license in applicable state; BLS required (additional certifications may be required based on specialty)

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

  • Experience: Typically 1+ year of clinical nursing experience preferred

  • Key Skills:

    • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
    • Ability to manage high-acuity patient populations
    • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
    • Organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities

  Physical Requirements:
  Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient handling, including assisting with transfers. Must respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Exposure to clinical environments requiring appropriate protective equipment.

Schedule Details/Additional Information

3-12 hour day shifts each week. Every 3rd weekend rotation, 2 holidays per year

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 within the position’s 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

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

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.