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New Graduate Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Electrophysiology

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

10T cares for patients with advanced heart failure and complex cardiac conditions. What draws you to cardiac nursing as a new graduate?

What they are checking: Whether their interest in high-acuity cardiac care is genuine and grounded in some real experience.

Tell me about a time during clinicals when you noticed a patient getting worse. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize early signs of decline and speak up, a key new-grad safety skill.

St. Luke's is a six-time Magnet facility. What does nursing excellence mean to you as a new graduate?

What they are checking: Whether they understand evidence-based practice and professional growth beyond just finishing tasks.

How do you plan to handle 12-hour night shifts, every third weekend and half of holidays?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic view of the schedule and will stay reliable during their first year.

How would you respond to feedback from your preceptor that you are moving too slowly?

What they are checking: Whether they accept coaching well and can improve without losing confidence.

What would you do

Your patient's telemetry suddenly shows a new arrhythmia. Walk me through your next steps.

What they are checking: Whether they assess the patient first, not just the monitor, and escalate quickly.

You have a question about an order at 2 a.m. and the provider sounds annoyed when you call. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they will advocate for patient safety even when it feels uncomfortable.

About the work

What would you assess first on a patient who just came back from an ablation or device implant?

What they are checking: Whether they know to check the access site, rhythm, vital signs and signs of bleeding or complications.

How would you teach a patient going home with a new pacemaker or ICD?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain activity limits, wound care and when to call in clear, simple terms.

What do you know about medications like amiodarone or anticoagulants, and what would you watch for?

What they are checking: Whether they understand high-risk cardiac medications and their side effects.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Nights • 1900 -0730 • Holiday Requirements (50%) Annually • Every 3rd Weekend Rotation Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Our Advanced/Complex Cardiac unit is seeking dynamic new graduate nurses join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's 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: 10T is a 24 bed unit that cares for patients with advanced heart failure, chest pain, pre open heart surgery needs, pulmonary hypertension, and medical overflow. The unit also manages patients following pacemaker and defibrillator placement, procedures to correct arrhythmias such as ablations, and medication loading for arrhythmia management. 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 • New Grads Welcome! • Strong interest and passion for cardiac care • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth 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! Our Commitment to You: Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including: Compensation • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job • Incentive pay for select positions • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance Benefits and more • Paid Time Off programs • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs • Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview. About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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