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.