Registered Nurse (RN) - CICU - DAY SHIFT

About the role

Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is seeking dynamic, experienced nurses to join a team of nursing excellence. The 24‑bed, high‑acuity unit on the 8th floor of the Garden Tower cares for critically ill cardiac and interventional cardiac patients, including acute MI, cardiogenic shock, dysrhythmias, multi‑system organ failure, pre‑heart transplant, complex pre‑ and post‑stent, valvuloplasty, TAVR, and other complex medical cases. The hospital is a six‑time designated Magnet Medical Center and the only facility in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Apply evidence‑based practice, clinical decision‑making, and compassionate communication to create the safest patient environment and optimal patient experience.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, lead efforts to improve care quality, and contribute to continuous professional growth.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers issued by the American Heart Association.
• Strong interest and passion for cardiac care.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth.
• Minimum 1 + year acute care RN experience (required).
• 1 + year ICU experience (preferred).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently.
• Lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist; lift up to 20 lb overhead; carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with 30 lb of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines; handle chemical, hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease with appropriate protective equipment.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine‑hand manipulation for IV insertion and other procedures.

Benefits

• Weekend differential pay of $4 per hour.

Pay

Weekend differential $4/hr in addition to base salary.