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Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac Diagnostic

Advocate Health · Kenosha, WI

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to work closely with an anesthesia team during a procedure. How did you make sure communication stayed clear under pressure?

comfort collaborating cross-discipline in a procedural, OR-adjacent setting rather than a typical med-surg unit

This role floats between Kenosha and Mount Pleasant and covers inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings. Tell me about a time you had to adjust quickly to a different care setting or unfamiliar team.

actual flexibility versus stated willingness to float, since this posting is explicit about multi-site, multi-setting coverage

Describe a situation where you had to delegate a task to an LPN or unlicensed assistive person and it didn't go the way you expected.

real experience with delegation and course-correction, since the job explicitly requires managing a mixed-skill team

Tell me about a time you caught a safety issue before it became a bigger problem.

genuine commitment to a culture of safety versus a rehearsed answer

Tell me about a disagreement you had with a colleague over a care decision. How did you resolve it?

conflict resolution skill and whether ego or patient outcome drives their approach

Technical

Walk me through how you'd prepare a patient for a TEE procedure, from the moment they arrive to handing off care to anesthesia.

whether the candidate has hands-on familiarity with the specific cardiac procedures this unit runs, not just general cardiac nursing knowledge

What's your experience reading and interpreting EKGs, and can you describe a time an EKG finding changed your next step with a patient?

depth of the preferred cardiac diagnostic skill set versus surface familiarity

How would you monitor and respond to a patient during a stress test if you started seeing concerning changes on the monitor?

clinical protocol knowledge and ability to act decisively during a diagnostic procedure rather than just observe

How do you keep your documentation accurate and current when you're moving fast between patients or procedures?

whether the candidate has a real system for EHR discipline under time pressure, not just an assurance they're careful

What does your one year, or more, of clinical nursing experience look like, and how much of it touched cardiac care specifically?

actual depth of relevant experience against the posting's minimum requirement and cardiac preference

Situational

You're on call on a weekend and get pulled in for an urgent stress test or EKG read while also covering another patient. How do you decide what comes first?

prioritization skill and clinical judgment when on-call demands collide with existing patient load

If you were floated to Mount Pleasant with almost no notice and didn't know the layout or the team, what would you do in your first hour to get oriented and stay safe for patients?

practical approach to unfamiliar environments, which matters given the float requirement between two sites

A patient scheduled for an outpatient cardiac procedure shows up anxious and starts asking to cancel. What do you do?

patient communication skill and ability to balance patient autonomy with clinical necessity

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The full job description

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Department: 36905 AMC Kenosha - Cardiovascular Diagnostics Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 20 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Cardiovascular Diagnostic – Kenosha (Float to Mount Pleasant) Join our Cardiovascular Diagnostic team, primarily based in Kenosha with support at Mount Pleasant as needed. These sites function as one collaborative team across both locations. • This is a part-time role with a rotating schedule (2 shifts one week / 3 shifts the next), typically 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with occasional early starts. On-call rotation every 5–6 weekends (day shift) is required. What We’re Looking For: An experienced, flexible team member who can support inpatient, outpatient, and OR settings, working closely with anesthesia. Preferred Experience: • Cardiac background • Familiarity with EKGs, stress testing, and TEE procedures Why This Role : A great opportunity to gain exposure across care settings while working with a highly collaborative cardiovascular team. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes. • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures. • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards Minimum Job Requirements  Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.  Certification / Registration / License  • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.  • Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.  • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.   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 and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.  • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.  • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.  • 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 be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.  • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.  Preferred Job Requirements  Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)  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. 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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