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RN, Registered Nurse | Intensive Care Unit

Gundersen Health System·La Crosse, Wisconsin

$39/hr·Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 4 days ago
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Provide high-acuity nursing care for a broad range of critical patients in a 20-bed Level II Trauma ICU. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver patient- and family-centered care for ventilated and post-surgical patients.

Love + medicine is who we are, it's what we do, it's why people want to work here. If you’re looking for a job to love, apply today. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 *Sign-on Bonus of up to $2,500 based on experience

Are you ready for an incredible adventure while making a difference in the lives of patients and delivering world-class LOVE + MEDICINE? Look no further! Emplify Health by Gundersen is seeking exceptional Registered Nurses to join our dedicated and passionate critical care ICU team in La Crosse, Wisconsin. We’d love to get to know you + share more about what makes Gundersen such a special place to be a nurse. What You'll Do: Utilize your nursing expertise as you provide LOVE + MEDICINE for a broad range of critical patients in our 20-bed Intensive Care Unit. Our Level II Trauma Intensive Care/Critical Care Unit is a fast-paced, 20-bed unit that provides patient- and family-centered care for a variety of high-acuity patients including post-cardiothoracic surgery, neurovascular interventions, ventilated patients, traumas, continuous renal replacement therapy, post-cardiac arrest care, and more. The Critical Care unit's multidisciplinary team consists of highly skilled RNs, Critical Care Technicians, Advanced Practice Nurses, Intensivists, Pharmacists, Respiratory Therapists, Health Unit Coordinators, and other support staff. What's Available: Fulltime, 72 hours biweekly (0.9 FTE) 12-hour day/night rotation or straight nights, every 3rd weekend and holiday Starting pay of $38.96 per hour and up, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift/weekend/holiday differentials What You'll Need: Minimum of an Associate degree in Nursing RN licensure to practice in the state of Wisconsin upon hire Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment 1 year or greater acute care ICU RN experience desired What You'll Get: Unlimited potential at one of the leading health systems in the midwestern United States A highly adaptable and mission-driven organization with a work environment that supports you personally and professionally and a work culture where you are valued and appreciated Departmental leadership that supports you as you do your best work including a Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL), Clinical Manager, Clinical Supervisor, Critical Care RN Communicators, Professional Development Nurse, and Quality Improvement Specialist Nurse Have your voice heard through our Nursing Shared Governance Councils Competitive Compensation: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate, based on your years of experience, as well as generous shift differentials, ensuring your skills and dedication are valued and rewarded A comprehensive and generous benefits package (Medical, Dental, Life Ins, HSA/FSA) ensuring your comfort and well-being as a valuable team member Substantial retirement contribution including 401k match & annual discretionary base contribution Support for your career growth through Professional Development Opportunities, our Tuition Investment Program, and Career Development Center Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need Other benefits include a Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and AD&D, optional short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, pet insurance, Inspire & Celebrate colleague recognition and rewards program, a discount program, and more! Relocation assistance available We're healthcare for neighbors, by neighbors. Inside our walls and our neighborhoods, we deliver world-class medical care and the right amount of love. We call it Love + Medicine and it’s more than our practice. It's who we are. Join our mission in changing healthcare as a Critical Care ICU Registered Nurse. About Us: Emplify Health by Gundersen is a physician-led, not-for-profit healthcare system that includes a teaching hospital; community clinics; affiliate hospitals, clinics, and nursing homes; behavioral health services; vision centers; pharmacies; and air and ground ambulance services. We serve more than 500,000 residents throughout 19 counties throughout western Wisconsin, northeastern Iowa, and southeastern Minnesota. Our La Crosse, WI main campus is a 325-bed teaching hospital, tertiary referral center, and a Level II Trauma Center. Together, we inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning, and innovating. *Sign-on Bonus of $2,500 for those with a minimum of 1-year recent Level II or higher, acute ICU RN experience. Sign-on Bonus paid after 6 months of employment at Emplify Health by Gundersen.

If you need assistance with any portion of the application or have questions about the position, please contact HR-Recruitment@gundersenhealth.org or call 608-775-0267. We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

Requires an Associate degree in Nursing, RN licensure in Wisconsin, and current Infant-Adult BLS certification. One year or more of acute care ICU RN experience is desired.

  • associate degree
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient-Centered Care
  • Ventilator Management
  • Trauma Care
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Critical Care Nursing
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy
  • Collaborative Teamwork
  • Neurovascular Interventions
  • ICU Patient Care
  • Post-Cardiac Arrest Care
  • Post-Cardiothoracic Surgery Care

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Medical Insurance
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • 401k Match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Pet Insurance
  • Sign-on Bonus
  • Relocation Assistance
  • HSA/FSA
  • Discount Program
  • Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
  • Tuition Investment Program
  • Career Development Center
  • Colleague Recognition and Rewards Program
  • Annual Discretionary Base Contribution
  • Employer-paid AD&D

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$39/hr
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin
Posted
Jul 24, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Gundersen Health System

We united with Bellin Health in 2022 to form Emplify Health. We are a not-for-profit, patient-centered healthcare network with headquarters in Green Bay and La Crosse, Wis. We deliver primary, specialty and emergency care in 11 hospitals and more than 100 clinics in Wisconsin,...

Salary listed on 175 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size5,001-10,000 employees
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