Registered Nurse; RN - Medical Respiratory Ventilators

Overview

Be The Nurse Who Redefines 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 the community, or advancing care through research and education, 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.

4EF Medical/Telemetry – Respiratory Focus

4EF is a 24-bed, all-private room unit specializing in respiratory care and is the only non-ICU unit at Luke’s caring for ventilator patients. While respiratory is our focus, we also treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetic ulcers, and cellulitis. Our patients are high-acuity—just below ICU level, making this an excellent environment for skill development.

• Ventilators (up to 4 chronic vent patients)
• Chest tubes, trachs, feeding tubes, ostomies
• Wound vacs, ports, suprapubic catheters
• IV therapy, drips, NG tubes, drains

• Outstanding learning environment—perfect for new grads and experienced nurses.
• Ventilator training provided for those eager to learn.
• Strong team culture with veteran nurses who love teaching.
• Positive, upbeat environment with unit outings and potlucks.
• Opportunities to grow—we pull newer nurses into skill-building experiences.

• Eager to learn and build core nursing skills.
• Positive, team-oriented, and ready to jump in.
• Comfortable asking questions and engaging with experienced staff.

If you want to grow your nursing foundation, gain critical care skills, and work in a supportive, team-focused environment, 4EF is the place for you.

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association

• 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.
• Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is Wisconsin’s largest hospital and a leader in advanced medical care. Located in Milwaukee, this flagship facility serves patients from across the region. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, Aurora St. Luke’s is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac and stroke care. Our expert physicians provide a full range of services—from routine procedures to groundbreaking treatments—supported by innovative technology and a collaborative care approach.

Joining Aurora St. Luke’s means being part of a team committed to shaping the future of medicine and delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient.