Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

About the Role

The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) offers a collaborative space where Registered Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants, and Health Unit Coordinators work side by side, supporting one another to provide the best care possible. The team is further strengthened by a dedicated intensivist on‑site around the clock and skilled respiratory therapy professionals available to help manage complex cases. Patient populations include cardiovascular surgery, sepsis, respiratory failure, general surgery, and others. Department leadership includes a manager, an educator, and a cardiovascular coordinator, providing strong leadership and opportunities for professional growth. The department features 17 private rooms, ensuring comfort and privacy for both patients and caregivers.

About This Location

Aurora Medical Center – Grafton is a 132‑bed facility recognized as a leading destination for healthcare, offering private patient rooms, comfortable family areas, and a comprehensive selection of specialized services. Supported by a team of more than 450 nurses, the hospital provides thoughtful amenities such as tranquil meditation gardens and a welcoming cafeteria. With a strong focus on accessibility and advanced technology, the facility is preparing for a significant expansion, with a new patient tower scheduled to open in 2027. Core departments include cardiovascular health, women’s services, orthopedics, emergency medicine, surgery, and neuroscience.

Responsibilities

As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. You will use evidence‑based practice, clinical decision‑making, compassion, and communication skills while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association, or obtain within 6 months.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association, or obtain within 6 months.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday.
• Must safely lift up to 35 lb and perform patient‑handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 lb and assisting with 150‑lb sliding transfers.
• Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine‑motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls.
• Ability to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient‑safety interventions, including verbal de‑escalation and restraints when necessary.
• Potential exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste; appropriate protective equipment must be used.
• Physical abilities testing and additional department‑specific requirements may apply.

Schedule

6‑week scheduling with self‑scheduling practices.