Registered Nurse ICU Float

Your future role at a glance 

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Facility: Ascension Columbia St. Mary's Hospital Milwaukee Campus

Department: Intensive Care Unit Float Team

Schedule: Night Shift l Full-Time

Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits that help you thrive

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more

How you’ll make an impact in this role

• Deliver high-acuity care across four specialized ICUs, providing life-sustaining support to patients within our Cardiac, Burn, MedSurg, and Neuro departments.
• Orchestrate the care journey by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure complex patient needs are met with precision and empathy.
• Adapt and respond to the shifting needs of our tertiary care campus, ensuring every department has the expert nursing support required for incoming critical cases.
• Monitor and advocate for patient safety by interpreting complex hemodynamic data and adjusting care plans to drive the best possible clinical outcomes.
• Bridge the gap between specialties, serving as a versatile clinical expert who can provide stability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.

What minimum requirements you’ll need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
  hire required.

What additional preferences we're seeking

• Nursing experience is required - This ICU Float Position is for an experienced nurse willing to float between our 4 ICU Departments (CVICU, Burns, MedSurg ICU, Neuro ICU). Opportunity to grow as a nurse as many of the team also help in IR/Cath Lab/PACU/ED areas. 
• Strong understanding of hemodynamics for the general ICU patient

Equal employment opportunity employer

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