Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU Job at Advocate Health Care (Aurora)

Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

Aurora Sinai's ICU is seeking an experienced RNs to join our team of nursing excellence. This is a 16 beds, Medical Respiratory ICU providing state of the art care to patients with diagnosis such as: COPD, CHF, metabolic exacerbations and sepsis. This department also provide cares to OB patients with conditions such as hypertensive crisis, pulmonary hypertension and metabolic exacerbations. This unit provides great opportunities and strong base to nurses interested in advancing their careers to acute care or critical care NPs. The unit manager and the Nursing Professional Development Generalist in the department are experienced Critical Care RNs making this unit a perfect one to grow and develop your nursing practice guided by experts in the field.

Job Responsibility:

Uses the nursing process to assess the needs of the patient, plan and implement individualized interventions and evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care
Includes the patient and family in planning and implementing care and develops and maintains a therapeutic relationship throughout the healthcare continuum
Anticipates and recognizes significant changes in the patient’s condition, status, and need for care
Provides ongoing assessment of the patient and takes appropriate actions when changes occur
Anticipates and alters the plan of care as needed, mobilizes appropriate resources, and collaborates with other health care team members to coordinate patient centered care
Implements strategies to reduce patient risk and increase patient safety
Assesses patient and family readiness to learn and individualizes the approach as necessary
Works collaboratively to develop strategies to meet the learning needs of the patient and family
Actively coordinates the discharge plan utilizing an interdisciplinary approach
Applies evidence-based practice to deliver patient care
Consistently incorporates nursing and regulatory standards of care into practice
Provides ongoing evaluation of patient, team, and unit outcomes and is empowered to take appropriate action when changes are needed
Supports shared governance activities and initiatives to improve processes and patient outcomes
Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution skills
Promotes collaboration among healthcare team members
Assumes a leadership role in the care team and delegates appropriately to unlicensed personnel
Promotes a culture of safety through identifying threats to patient safety and intervening to prevent patient harm
Reports patient safety events and near misses in a timely manner
Seeks to identify potential safety issues and assists in the implementation of corrective actions
Applies ethical decision making, demonstrates respect and understanding for peers, and other clinical disciplines
Participates as an effective member of the patient care team to formulate an integrated, unbiased, individualized approach to care
Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives to improve the functions of the department and the patient care experience
Participates in professional activities which contribute to personal professional development and the development of others
Seeks opportunities to be taught, coached, and mentored
Attends required meetings/educational programs and completes annual competencies in a timely manner
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements:

Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA)
Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing
1 year of experience in clinical nursing preferred
1+ year RN Experience in acute care preferred
Demonstrates progression to provide holistic patient care and the ability to view clinical situations from a patient and family focus
Demonstrates progression to recognize situational changes that require unplanned or unanticipated interventions, and responds to situations with confidence, timeliness and flexibility
Proficient computer skills, use of electronic mail and electronic medical records systems
Excellent communication (written and verbal), listening and interpersonal skills
Demonstrates human relation skills with the ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians
Ability to take initiative and work collaboratively with others
Demonstrated ability to effectively make critical, independent decisions
Excellent organization, prioritization and problem-solving skills
Demonstrates time management skills with an ability to multi-task and prioritize in an environment with frequent interruptions
Demonstrates coordination, collaboration, delegation and team building skills
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head
Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance
Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force
Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present
Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines
Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions
Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

What we offer:

$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Up to $7,200 Education Assistance
Nursing Certification fee paid through reimbursement
Comprehensive and progressive orientation
Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses
Continuing Education Credits
Robust Nursing Shared Governance
Generous Benefits package eligible on day one from hire
Night Shift Differential $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/hr
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Advocate Health Care

Location:
United States , Aurora

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 30, 2026

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