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Registerd Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Cardiac Stroke

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

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

New grads are welcome here. What would help you most in your first months on this unit?

What they are checking: Whether they know what support they need and are open about learning.

Tell me about a time you worked with a team to solve a patient problem.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate with others for good patient outcomes.

What would you do

A patient with congestive heart failure has gained four pounds overnight and is short of breath. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they connect weight gain to fluid overload and act quickly with assessment and escalation.

A patient on telemetry suddenly goes into a fast irregular rhythm. What steps do you take?

What they are checking: Whether they assess the patient first and escalate appropriately.

A confused older patient keeps trying to get out of bed. How do you keep them safe?

What they are checking: Whether they use fall and delirium prevention without relying only on restraints.

This role requires every third weekend and every other holiday. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to the schedule the unit needs.

About the work

Our unit cares mostly for patients over 70 with heart and neurological conditions. What special risks do older adults face in the hospital?

What they are checking: Whether they know about falls, delirium, skin breakdown and medication sensitivity in older patients.

How do you recognize a stroke in a patient who was fine an hour ago?

What they are checking: Whether they know the signs and call a stroke alert right away, since time matters.

How would you care for a patient after a seizure?

What they are checking: Whether they know safety, airway, monitoring and documentation steps.

How do you teach an older patient about heart failure care at home?

What they are checking: Whether they cover daily weights, salt limits and warning signs in clear language.

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Department: 35809 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Med Surg: IU 2nd Floor Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0700-1930 with every 3rd weekend and every other AAH holiday Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Where You Will Work: Cudahy, WI, United States Join the 2MESG Team at St. Luke’s South Shore in Cudahy, WI! This 28-bed inpatient unit specializes in caring for older adults—primarily patients aged 70 and above—while also serving individuals of all ages with cardiac and neurological conditions. You’ll gain experience managing a wide range of diagnoses including congestive heart failure, arrhythmias, strokes, TIAs, and seizure disorders. If you're looking for a dynamic environment with diverse patient needs and a strong focus on compassionate care, 2MESG is the place to grow your clinical skills. We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • New grads welcomed! • 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 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: Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St Lukes South Shore If you’re looking for state-of-the-art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home. Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We're focused on treating you, and not just your condition. You also can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on-site specialists. 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. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 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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