Nurse Communicator; Critical Care

Work Schedule

90% FTE, full-time. Day shift, Monday-Friday 36hrs/week. No Weekends or Holidays.

You will work at the UW Health Swedish American Hospital.

Nurse Communicator (Critical Care)

Lead critical conversations that support shared decision‑making between patients, families, and the care team in the ICU.

Serve as a trusted bridge—translating complex medical information, prognosis, and goals of care with clarity, compassion, and expertise.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate family meetings, support palliative care consultations, and improve the critical care experience.

Shape and advance communication practices through mentorship, quality improvement initiatives, and innovative care models in critical care settings.

Additional components may include evening, night, and weekend shift differential, overtime, and on-call pay.

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including PTO, Medical, Dental, Vision, retirement, short and long‑term disability, paternity leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, annual wellness reimbursement, on‑site day care through UW Health Kids, tuition reimbursement for career advancement, abundant career growth opportunities, strong shared governance structure, and commitment to employee voice.

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Required
• Copy of HS diploma or equivalent, or highest level of completed degree obtained. Required

• 2 years of relevant clinical experience in ICU nursing. Required
• Experience documenting patient care in an electronic medical record. Required

• Current RN licensure to practice in the State of Illinois. Required
• ACLS certification. Required
• Bi-annual CPR certification. Required
• Specialty certification (CCRN). Preferred

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities of each employee and faculty member each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.