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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Medical Telemetry - Weekend Program

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a change in a patient's cardiac rhythm or telemetry strip before it became an emergency.

real experience with telemetry monitoring and whether the candidate can spot subtle warning signs, not just react to alarms

Tell me about a time you had to escalate a concern about a patient to a physician or rapid response team and weren't immediately taken seriously.

assertiveness and communication skills when advocating for a patient, since this unit takes transfers from ICU and ED

Describe a shift where your patient ratio felt unsafe or you were stretched thin. What did you do?

how the candidate handles workload stress and whether they raise concerns appropriately rather than silently struggling

Tell me about a time you worked with a new grad or less experienced coworker during a busy shift. How did you support them?

willingness to mentor and teamwork culture fit, since the unit takes new graduates

Why are you interested in a weekend nights schedule with a third weeknight of your choosing, and how do you plan to manage your sleep and life around it long term?

realistic self-awareness about the toll of a permanent night and weekend schedule, and retention risk

How do you keep a patient and their family informed and calm when they're anxious about a cardiac diagnosis or an upcoming procedure?

communication and compassion skills tied to patient experience, which the posting emphasizes

Technical

What's your process for managing a patient who's post-interventional radiology and needs frequent vascular access site checks along with your other assignments?

understanding of post-procedure monitoring protocols and time management across a full patient load

How do you approach fluid balance and weight monitoring for a CHF patient during a 12-hour night shift?

clinical knowledge specific to a common diagnosis on this unit

If a patient with diabetes exacerbation has a blood sugar reading that seems off compared to how they look clinically, what steps do you take before acting on the number?

clinical reasoning and whether the nurse double-checks rather than automatically trusting a single data point

Situational

Walk me through how you'd prioritize your patients at the start of a night shift if you're assigned someone with new-onset chest pain and elevated troponin, someone recovering from a chest tube placement, and someone in CHF exacerbation who's short of breath.

whether the candidate can triage acuity on a step-down unit and recognize which patient needs eyes first

A patient on a life vest tells you it's uncomfortable and they want to take it off for the night. What do you do?

patient education skills and judgment around safety versus patient autonomy

You're two hours into a night shift and get a new admit from the ICU who's higher acuity than expected. How do you reorganize your plan for the rest of your patients?

adaptability and organizational skill under sudden change in workload

What does a safe two-person sliding transfer look like to you, and when would you insist on getting that second person even if it slows things down?

commitment to physical safety protocols for both patient and staff over convenience

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Weekend Program Nights • Saturday/Sunday and a 3rd weeknight of the nurses choice • 1900-0730 • Holiday requirements Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Cardiac Medical Telemetry - 3 South Join our dynamic nursing team at 3 South. We are seeking dynamic novice and experienced nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Weekend Program Nights 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 • New grads Welcome! 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! Night Differential $5/hr Weekend Program Differential $11/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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