RN, New Graduate Pathway into ICU​/Critical Care; Fall​/Winter RN Graduates

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Are you an upcoming Fall/Winter 2026 RN graduate with a passion for Critical Care? If the ICU is your long-term goal let Emplify Health by Gundersen help prepare you for a successful career in this specialty!

You are invited and encouraged to apply prior to your graduation.

If you are a Fall/Winter 2026 RN graduate with a desire and passion to become an ICU nurse, we encourage you to apply to this innovative orientation program to accelerate your progression to our high-acuity department. These positions will have orientation in specific Med Surg departments that will assist in preparation for your career in the ICU/Critical Care. Throughout this program you will get an opportunity to work the med/surg floors, seeing a variety of patient populations and building your foundational nursing skills while having 3 immersion shifts in the ICU every 6 weeks.

These immersion shifts will help foster and build rapport with the ICU team and become familiar with ICU department policies, procedures, and patient populations.

Your professional development nurses will support you along the way and help you grow your professional practice to ensure you have a successful career in your chosen specialty.

Our Level II Trauma ICU/Critical Care unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient-and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more. The ICU/Critical Care unit’s multidisciplinary team consists of highly skilled RNs, Critical Care Technicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Intensivists, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and other support staff.

Position Details:

• Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE)
• 12-hour Day/Night rotation, every third weekend/holiday
• There may be varied schedules depending on the orientation unit
• Prior Hospital or EMS experience preferred
• Enjoy an attractive hourly rate of $38.96 per hour as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials

What You’ll Need:

• A minimum of an Associate’s degree in Nursing upon hire
• RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire
• Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment

What You’ll Get:

• Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States
• A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated
• Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse
• Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils
• Competitive Compensation:
  Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded
• A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member
• Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution
• Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities,…