Registered Nurse (RN), Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Major Responsibilities:

• What You’ll Do:

  As a Registered Nurse in the ICU, you will use the nursing process to assess patient needs, plan and implement individualized interventions, and evaluate outcomes to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. You will actively involve patients and families in care planning while building and maintaining therapeutic relationships throughout the healthcare continuum.

  You will anticipate and recognize changes in patient condition, respond quickly, and adjust care plans as needed—collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate timely, effective care for critically ill patients.

  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 individualized needs.

  You will coordinate discharge planning using an interdisciplinary approach and consistently apply nursing and regulatory standards in daily practice.

  You will monitor patient, team, and unit outcomes—taking action to improve care delivery and participating in shared governance and quality improvement initiatives.

  You will demonstrate strong communication, collaboration, and conflict resolution skills, while taking a leadership role in the care team and delegating appropriately.

  You will promote a culture of safety by identifying risks, preventing patient harm, and reporting safety events appropriately, while contributing to corrective actions and process improvements.

  You will apply ethical decision-making, foster respect across disciplines, and contribute to an inclusive, patient-centered care environment.

  You will also support ongoing professional development by participating in education, mentorship, and required competencies.

  About This Location:

  Join our ICU team in Oshkosh, where you’ll care for critically ill patients in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment. This unit provides exposure to a wide range of complex conditions, offering opportunities to strengthen advanced clinical skills, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making.

  You’ll work alongside an experienced multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional care, supporting one another, and fostering continuous learning. Oshkosh ICU offers a strong team culture, access to advanced technology, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients and their families during critical moments.

  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
    • Ability to respond to rapidly changing patient conditions
    • Effective communication and teamwork in high-acuity settings
    • Organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills

  Physical Requirements:
  Ability to perform frequent standing, walking, lifting, and patient handling, including assisting with transfers. Exposure to clinical environments requiring use of appropriate protective equipment.