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Registered Nurse (RN): Cardiac/Telemetry

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a subtle change in a patient's condition before it became an emergency.

pattern recognition and vigilance in monitoring high-acuity cardiac patients

Tell me about a time a Code 4 or rapid response was called on your floor. What was your role?

composure and function under pressure during an actual emergency response

Describe a time you disagreed with a physician's or a more experienced nurse's plan for a patient. What did you do?

advocacy for patient safety balanced with professional collaboration

Tell me about a time you had to give bad news or a hard update to a patient or family member.

emotional composure and honesty in high-stakes communication

If you're a newly licensed nurse, tell me about a clinical situation during school or clinicals that pushed you outside your comfort zone.

self-awareness and growth mindset for candidates without bedside experience yet

Technical

Walk me through how you'd interpret a telemetry strip showing a new arrhythmia on one of your patients, and what you'd do in the first five minutes.

whether the candidate has real working knowledge of cardiac rhythm recognition and can prioritize action, not just recite definitions

How do you approach interpreting lab values like potassium or magnesium in a cardiac patient, and why do those specific values matter so much on this unit?

depth of pathophysiology knowledge specific to cardiac telemetry patients

What does ACLS certification mean to you in the context of this floor, and how do you plan to build toward it if you're not certified yet?

awareness of the unit's requirement to certify within a year and genuine motivation, not just compliance

How do you stay current on evidence-based practice for heart failure and stroke care, given this unit's Gold Plus recognition?

habits around continuing education and applying guidelines in daily practice

Situational

A patient on your unit with CHF suddenly becomes short of breath and their oxygen saturation is dropping. What do you do, in order, and who do you call?

clinical decision-making sequence and comfort escalating care quickly

How would you explain your care plan to a peritoneal dialysis patient's family who is anxious and has a lot of questions?

communication skill with patients and families under stress, since this unit mixes cardiac and PD patients

You're managing multiple cardiac patients on a night shift and one is newly admitted with chest pain while another needs a scheduled medication. How do you prioritize?

triage judgment and time management under a 21-bed acute unit's real workload

What's your experience, or your plan, for adjusting to working nights, weekends, and a holiday rotation on a regular basis?

realistic expectations and sustainability for the schedule this role actually requires

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34422 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Telemetry: IU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts: 1900-0730 Weekend program nights: (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) 50% holiday rotation Elevate your work/personal life balance: • Competitive and comprehensive benefit package • Nurse Residency for newly licensed RN’s • Nurse Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000 • Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour • Weekend program differential: $11.00 per hour • RN Referral bonus • Military/Veteran Friendly • Full Time 12-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation (and/or Weekend Program) Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Weekend Program Nights RN 7 South: Cardiac Telemetry Aurora West Allis Medical Center, West Allis, Wi 53227 Where You Will Work: 7 South is a 21-bed acute care unit providing care to patients with Cardiac Arrythmias, Congestive Heart Failure, Chest Pain, MI, and Peritoneal Dialysis. Master skills in pharmacology, pathophysiology, laboratory value interpretation and cardiac telemetry.  Leadership champions a supportive learning environment, team collaboration, and patient centric care which optimizes patient outcomes. Our unit RNs become ACLS certified within 1 year and provide response to all in house Code 4 calls.  Find your heart with our cardiac patients on 7 South at West Allis.   We’re Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Newly Licensed RN’s and Experienced RN’s Welcome! • 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 • Bachelor of science in nursing preferred 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: • West Allis Medical Center has been regionally recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology. • Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible. • Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+ • Age Friendly Health System Designation • Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award 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! 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. #WorkAtAurora #GraduateNurse #AuroraRN 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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