Registered Nurse; RN - Intensive Care Unit; ICU

Major Responsibilities:

Aurora Medical Center – Bay Care ICU

As a Registered Nurse in the ICU, you will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment. You will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care while actively engaging patients and families throughout the continuum.

You will monitor patient conditions, recognize changes quickly, and adjust care plans as needed—mobilizing resources and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to drive optimal patient outcomes.

You will apply evidence-based practices and participate in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and outcomes.

You will promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, intervening appropriately, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and team members.

You will administer medications, treatments, and therapies in accordance with established clinical protocols while maintaining accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

You will demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, supporting team-based care and appropriate delegation.

You may float to other care areas as needed to support patient care demands, demonstrating flexibility in a high-acuity setting.

You will uphold ethical standards, adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics, and contribute to an inclusive, patient-centered care environment.

You will support professional development by completing required education, maintaining certifications, and seeking opportunities for growth.

Join the ICU team at Aurora Medical Center – Bay Care, where you’ll care for critically ill patients in a highly collaborative, high-acuity environment. This unit provides exposure to a wide range of complex conditions, offering opportunities to advance clinical skills, strengthen critical thinking, and respond to rapidly changing patient needs.

You’ll work alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team that values teamwork, communication, and continuous learning. Bay Care ICU offers a strong team culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and families during critical moments in care.

At Advocate Health, being a nurse means more than delivering exceptional clinical care—it means leading with purpose, compassion, and boldness. As part of our One Advocate Nurse community, you’ll join a unified team committed to lifting others up, embracing innovation, and creating inclusive spaces where everyone can thrive.

You’ll be empowered to think boldly, collaborate with humility, and drive change through fearless curiosity. Whether you're at the bedside, in specialty care, or advancing your clinical expertise, you’ll help shape the future of health—because here, we’re redefining care for you, for us, for all.

Your feedback matters. Every nurse’s voice is vital in shaping our culture and improving care—we value your insights and experiences because they help us grow stronger together.

Apply now to join a team that’s redefining what nursing can be.

• Licensure & Certification: RN license in applicable state; BLS required (additional certifications may be required based on specialty)

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)

• Experience: Typically 1+ year of clinical nursing experience preferred

• Key
  
  Skills:
  
  

  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
  • Ability to manage high-acuity patient populations
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Organization, prioritization, and problem-solving abilities

Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient handling, including assisting with transfers. Must respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. Exposure to clinical environments requiring appropriate protective equipment.