ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in hospital-based critical care units, academic medical centers, and regional trauma facilities, with demand running strong at every level from new-graduate RN to charge nurse and travel contract. The busiest hiring markets are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay, where anchor systems like Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Advocate Aurora Health maintain large intensive care units across multiple campuses. The most consistent openings are in medical-surgical ICU, cardiac and cardiovascular ICU, and neuro-critical care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Aurora Sinai's ICU is seeking an experienced or newly licensed RN to join our team of nursing excellence.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center is a Magnet Designated Facility with Distinction though the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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.
Where You Will Work:
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.
Aurora Health Care provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and support the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting. This is a PTAP ANCC accredited Nurse Residency program.
Night Shift Differential $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/h
We’re Looking For:
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Strong interest and passion for service and health equity
A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
New grads with strong clinical experiences Welcome!
What You’ll Do:
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being.
We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift!
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
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.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Join Team Sinai today!
#TeamSinai
Aurora Sinai's ICU is seeking an experienced or newly licensed RN to join our team of nursing excellence.
Aurora Sinai Medical Center is a Magnet Designated Facility with Distinction though the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
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.
Where You Will Work:
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.
Aurora Health Care provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and support the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting. This is a PTAP ANCC accredited Nurse Residency program.
Night Shift Differential $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/h
We’re Looking For:
Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Strong interest and passion for service and health equity
A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
New grads with strong clinical experiences Welcome!
What You’ll Do:
As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
About This Location:
Aurora Sinai Medical Center
From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being.
We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location.
Ready to Take the Next Step:
Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift!
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
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.
lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to:
push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines.
May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.
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.
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.
Join Team Sinai today!
#TeamSinai
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ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Wisconsin
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Who's Hiring
- American Traveler17
- Advocate Aurora Health17
- Aspirus Health11
- Ascension10
- Froedtert & MCW8
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Wisconsin.
- Active Wisconsin Registered Nurse license or a compact license recognized by Wisconsin
- Current BLS and ACLS certification required upon hire or within specified onboarding period
- Associate or bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited program
- Minimum one to two years of acute care or critical care bedside nursing experience
- CCRN certification preferred or expected within one to two years of hire
- Demonstrated proficiency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and drip titration
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a icu registered nurse in Wisconsin?
You become an icu registered nurse in Wisconsin by first earning a nursing degree, either an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, then passing the NCLEX-RN exam, and applying for licensure through the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Wisconsin participates in the Nursing Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states can work without obtaining a separate Wisconsin license. Most ICU positions then require relevant acute care experience before placement in a critical care unit.
How much do ICU registered nurses make in Wisconsin?
ICU registered nurses in Wisconsin earn a median of about $95,530 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $77,470 for the lowest 10% to over $119,860 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Wisconsin?
Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Wisconsin right now include American Traveler, Advocate Aurora Health, and Aspirus Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Wisconsin's large integrated health systems, including academic medical centers in Milwaukee and Madison, account for a significant share of ongoing ICU openings across the state.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?
The Wisconsin cities with the most icu registered nurse openings are Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay. Milwaukee leads because of its concentration of large tertiary and academic medical centers, while Madison's activity is driven by UW Health and affiliated university hospital campuses, and Green Bay's openings reflect the region's growing healthcare infrastructure serving northeastern Wisconsin.
Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, but they're rare. Bedside ICU nursing is inherently hands-on and almost entirely on-site, making remote work the exception rather than the rule. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those positions are typically in telehealth triage, remote patient monitoring, or clinical case management rather than direct critical care.
How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic path for a new graduate is applying to a nurse residency or critical care internship program, which Froedtert Health, UW Health, and Advocate Aurora Health all offer for RNs who are within their first year of licensure. These structured programs pair new nurses with preceptors in the ICU and typically last several months. Candidates with a BSN, a strong clinical rotation in an acute care setting, and current ACLS certification are most competitive, and step-down or progressive care unit roles are a common lateral entry point for those who need additional acute care experience before moving into an ICU position.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current Wisconsin openings from employers across the state. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level, specialty, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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