Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care

At Aurora Medical Center-Summit ICU, we appreciate the unique skills of each teammate. Our 14-bed unit is cared for by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and health unit coordinators who work together to support trauma, surgical, cardiac, and neurological patients with compassion and dedication. Whether just starting out or bringing years of experience, every team member is valued as an essential part of our ICU team. We review staffing every four hours to ensure that patients and team members alike receive the attention and care they deserve. Our culture is built on openness, kindness, and a genuine commitment to helping everyone grow professionally and personally. If you are looking for a place where your well-being and development matter as much as your expertise, we warmly invite you to consider joining ICU Summit.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures; Use evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience

Requirements

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; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or within 6 months of hire; National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate or within 6 months of hire; Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday; Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers; Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used

Nice to have

ICU/Stepdown highly preferred; Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), preferred and optional; candidates with several years RN experience and passion for critical care

Benefits

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; Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more; Opportunity for annual increases based on performance