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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Medical Telemetry - Day Shift

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

Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This unit welcomes both novice and experienced nurses. Where are you in your career, and what support would help you most?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their experience level and know how to ask for what they need.

Sinai is a Magnet-designated facility. How have you taken part in quality improvement or evidence-based practice?

What they are checking: Whether they engage in improving care beyond their own assignments, which Magnet units expect.

Tell me about a time you had a busy shift and still caught something important.

What they are checking: Whether they keep their assessment sharp when workload is high.

The schedule includes every third weekend and 50% of holidays. How do you feel about that commitment?

What they are checking: Whether they have realistic expectations about weekend and holiday coverage on the unit.

What would you do

Your patient on telemetry suddenly shows a run of V-tach on the monitor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they check the patient first, know when to call a rapid response and can act on dangerous rhythms.

A patient with chest pain wants to leave against medical advice. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they explain risks, involve the provider and respect patient rights while documenting properly.

About the work

How would you identify atrial fibrillation on a monitor, and what would you check in that patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can read basic rhythms and know to assess rate, blood pressure and anticoagulation.

A patient on a heparin drip has a lab result come back high. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they follow protocol, adjust the drip properly and watch for bleeding.

How do you teach a patient who was just diagnosed with high blood pressure about their new medication?

What they are checking: Whether they explain purpose, side effects and follow-up clearly enough to support adherence.

How do you hand off a telemetry patient at shift change so nothing is missed?

What they are checking: Whether they give a structured report that includes rhythm changes and pending concerns.

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Day shift, 0700-1930, Every 3rd weekend rotation, 50% Holiday requirements Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Cardiac Medical Telemetry - 3 South at Sinai Medical Center Join our dynamic nursing team at 3 South. We are seeking dynamic novice and experienced nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. We are a Magnet Designated facility with Distinction! 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: Come to a strong department with a great culture and safe rations where you can spend time providing the care you always wished for. 3 South is a 32 bed Step Down ICU/Progressive Unit caring for patients of moderate to high acuity, with Dxs such as - Cardiac arrhythmias, elevated troponin, CHF, Live Vest, DM exacerbations, Chest Tubes, Peritoneal Dialysis, post interventional radiology procedures, and respiratory illness. Patients are admitted from the ICU or the emergency department. Advocate Aurora Health provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and support the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting. With great nurse to patient ratio this is a great unit to start, or continue your career in nursing. 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 service and health equity • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth • 1 yr RN experience preferred, will consider a new grad with strong clinical background 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 Sinai Medical Center From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being. We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift! Weekend Differential $4/hr 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 up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. • 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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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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