Registered Nurse ICU Float
Ascension
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Description
- Deliver high-acuity care across four specialized ICUs, providing life-sustaining support to patients within our Cardiac, Burn, MedSurg, and Neuro departments.
- Orchestrate the care journey by collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure complex patient needs are met with precision and empathy.
- Adapt and respond to the shifting needs of our tertiary care campus, ensuring every department has the expert nursing support required for incoming critical cases.
- Monitor and advocate for patient safety by interpreting complex hemodynamic data and adjusting care plans to drive the best possible clinical outcomes.
- Bridge the gap between specialties, serving as a versatile clinical expert who can provide stability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
Qualifications
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. Licensure from the Wisconsin Board of Nursing OR current home state license if considered multi-state/Compact State.
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
Education:
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR Required professional licensure at time of
hire required.
Additional Preferences:
- Nursing experience - This ICU Float Position is for an experienced nurse willing to float between our 4 ICU Departments (CVICU, Burns, Med Surg ICU, Neuro ICU). Opportunity to grow as a nurse as many of the team also help in IR/Cath Lab/PACU/ED areas.
- Strong understanding of hemodynamics for the general ICU patient.
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 99,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you'll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
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About this role
Ascension's ICU Float position in Milwaukee offers experienced nurses the chance to deliver critical care across four specialized units—Cardiac, Burn, Medical-Surgical, and Neuro—within a tertiary care campus. You'll work with complex, high-acuity patients, interpreting hemodynamic data and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to adjust care plans and drive clinical outcomes. The role demands flexibility and clinical versatility; you'll rotate between departments based on patient volume and acuity, serving as a stabilizing expert in fast-paced environments where your ability to adapt directly impacts patient safety and outcomes.
This position suits nurses with solid ICU experience who thrive in variety and want to deepen expertise across multiple specialties. Beyond the four core ICUs, many team members also support interventional radiology, the catheterization lab, post-anesthesia care, and the emergency department, creating genuine opportunities to grow your skill set. You'll need a Wisconsin RN license (or current multi-state compact license) and BLS certification within 30 days of hire; PALS certification is preferred. A strong grasp of hemodynamics and comfort with the unpredictability of float nursing are essential.
Ascension is a large nonprofit Catholic health system recognized as one of the best places to work in healthcare and a military-friendly employer. The full-time, in-office role is embedded in a culture emphasizing service, growth, care, and connection across the organization's 99,000+ associates.
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