ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Milwaukee, WI
ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Milwaukee are concentrated in the Medical College of Wisconsin corridor, the Froedtert health campus in Wauwatosa, and the Aurora-anchored facilities near downtown, with strong demand across acute care, trauma, and cardiovascular ICU units. Employers hiring right now include Advocate Aurora Health, Froedtert & MCW, and Ascension. 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 Jobs in Milwaukee: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a icu registered nurse job in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee's strongest hiring comes from its large academic medical centers and integrated health systems, particularly those clustered around the Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin campus in Wauwatosa and the Aurora network serving the greater metro. Candidates with CCRN certification and experience in cardiac or trauma ICU settings stand out in this market. Applying directly to health system career portals and targeting Level I trauma centers gives you the clearest path in.
Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Milwaukee?
Milwaukee icu registered nurse roles are posted by Advocate Aurora Health, Froedtert & MCW, and Ascension and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Milwaukee's hiring is driven by large nonprofit health systems, academic medical centers, and specialty hospitals that operate high-acuity units requiring dedicated intensive care staff.
Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Milwaukee?
Remote work is rare for icu registered nurses because the role requires hands-on bedside care in a clinical environment. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Milwaukee are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be care coordination, triage nursing, or case management positions that carry an ICU background as a preferred qualification rather than pure bedside roles.
How can I get a icu registered nurse job in Milwaukee with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Milwaukee is through a hospital new graduate residency program, with Froedtert Health and the Aurora health system both offering structured ICU transition programs that accept BSN-prepared nurses with clinical rotation experience. Stepping in through a step-down or progressive care unit at a Milwaukee hospital first is another common route, building the acuity experience needed to move into an ICU role within one to two years.
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