Advocate Health Care

Registered Nurse(RN) Critical Care Unit(CCU)

Advocate Health Care$79K — $118K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Registered Nurse license issued by the state of practice
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from AHA
  • Completion of an accredited nursing program
  • 1 year of clinical nursing experience
  • Knowledge of age-specific patient care needs

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans
  • Recognize and respond to significant patient condition changes
  • Implement strategies to enhance patient safety and education
  • Coordinate discharge plans with a multidisciplinary team
  • Evaluate outcomes and take action to improve patient care
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration with the healthcare team
  • Promote a culture of safety and report incidents promptly
  • Engage in quality improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, life)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
  • Family benefits (adoption assistance, paid parental leave)
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match
  • Educational Assistance Program
Full Job Description
Department:

34500 AMC Sheboygan County - Critical Care: ICU

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

36

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Every 3rd weekend rotation, includes holiday rotation and hours are 1845-0715

Pay Range:
$38.20 - $57.30

Major Responsibilities:
  • What You'll Do:

    As a Registered Nurse, you will use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized care, and evaluate outcomes to ensure safe, effective treatment. You will partner with patients and families, building therapeutic relationships across the continuum of care.

    You will anticipate changes in patient condition, respond proactively, and adjust care plans as needed-collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, patient-centered care.

    You will implement evidence-based practices to enhance patient safety, reduce risk, and improve outcomes. This includes assessing patient and family readiness to learn and tailoring education to meet their unique needs.

    You will actively coordinate discharge planning, contribute to quality and process improvement initiatives, and incorporate nursing and regulatory standards into daily practice.

    As part of the care team, you will demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and delegation skills, taking on leadership responsibilities while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

    You will identify and respond to potential safety risks, report events appropriately, and support corrective actions to prevent harm.

    You will uphold ethical standards, promote respect across disciplines, and contribute to an inclusive, patient-centered care environment.

    You will also support professional development-both your own and others-by participating in education, mentorship, and required competencies.
    About This Location:

    Join our Cardiac Med/Surg team in Sheboygan, where you'll care for a diverse patient population with a strong focus on cardiac and complex medical conditions. This unit offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment where nurses build strong clinical skills, particularly in cardiac monitoring, post-procedural care, and managing patients with multiple comorbidities.

    You'll work alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team that values teamwork, communication, and continuous learning. This is an excellent opportunity to strengthen your cardiac and medical-surgical foundation while making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes in a community-focused setting.

    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.
    Ready to Take the Next Step:

    Apply now to join a team that's redefining what nursing can be.
    Schedule Details / Additional Information:
    • Licensure & Certification: RN license in applicable state; BLS (AHA) required
    • Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
    • Experience: Typically 1+ year of clinical nursing experience preferred
    • Key Skills:
      • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking
      • Effective communication and interpersonal skills
      • Ability to prioritize, multitask, and adapt in a fast-paced environment
      • Team collaboration, delegation, and leadership capabilities

    Physical Requirements:
    Must be able to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient handling activities in a clinical setting, including lifting, pushing/pulling, and assisting with patient transfers. Exposure to clinical environments requiring appropriate protective equipment.


Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance


Benefits and more
  • 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


Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health Care

Advocate Health Care is a not-for-profit, faith-based health system providing comprehensive health care services to the people of Illinois. The organization is the largest fully integrated health care delivery system in Illinois, with more than 500 sites of care and 12 hospitals, including two of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals, the state’s largest integrated children’s network, five Level I trauma centers (the state’s highest designation in trauma care), three Level II trauma centers, one of the area’s largest home health and hospice companies and one of the region’s largest medical groups. Advocate Health Care trains more primary care physicians and residents at its four teaching hospitals than any other health system in the state. As a not-for-profit, mission-based health system affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the United Church of Christ, Advocate contributed $1.6 billion in charitable care and services to communities across Chicagoland and Central Illinois in 2019.
Learn more about Advocate Health Care
Size
75,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1976

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