Registered Nurse (RN) - Neuro / Neurosurgical ICU

Join the Neuro/ Neurosurgical ICU team at Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center - A SIX Times Magnet Designated Facility!



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:

Advanced critical care. Meaningful impact. Every shift.

Join a highly specialized Neuro/Neurosurgical ICU team where you’ll care for some of the most complex and critically ill patients while building deep expertise in neurological and surgical critical care. This is an environment where strong clinical judgment, collaboration, and continuous learning come together to drive exceptional patient outcomes.

Our Neuro ICU nurses are at the forefront of caring for patients requiring advanced neurological monitoring and life-saving interventions—making a difference when it matters most.

What You’ll Experience

• Care for high-acuity patients including:
  • Post-craniotomy, spine, and complex neurosurgical cases
  • Acute stroke patients, including post-tPA and interventional radiology procedures
  • Patients with seizure disorders requiring continuous EEG monitoring
  • A wide range of complex neurological conditions
• Work in a dynamic environment where most patients are admitted from:
  • Operating Room
  • Emergency Department
  • Tertiary Access Program (system transfers)
  • Ground and Flight For Life transport

What Makes This Role Unique

• Serve as part of the hospital’s Rapid Response (STAT) Team, supporting patients and colleagues across the organization
• Gain exposure to advanced neuro critical care and complex surgical recovery
• Collaborate closely with neurosurgeons, neurologists, intensivists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Strengthen clinical judgment, critical thinking, and rapid decision-making skills
• Be part of a team that values support, growth, and continuous learning

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 neuro care
• A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth
• 1 yr acute care RN experience preferred

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 St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association.

Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.

Ready to Take the Next Step:

Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift!

Night Shift Differential - $5/hr
Weekend Differential $4/hr