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Registered Nurse (RN) - CICU - DAY SHIFT

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 16, 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 had to recognize a patient was deteriorating before the monitors or lab values fully caught up. What did you do?

clinical judgment and pattern recognition under pressure, a core skill for critical care

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or provider about a patient's plan of care. How did you handle it?

comfort with speaking up for patient safety while maintaining a working relationship

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was struggling emotionally, maybe facing a pre-transplant diagnosis or a poor prognosis. How did you support them?

compassion and communication skills with patients facing serious, high-stakes cardiac conditions

Describe a time you had to give or receive a handoff on a critically unstable patient. What made that handoff effective or not?

communication rigor and attention to detail during transitions of care, a common failure point in ICUs

What draws you to cardiac critical care specifically, and how have you kept your skills current in this area?

genuine motivation for the specialty versus applying broadly, and commitment to ongoing learning

Technical

Walk me through a shift where you were managing a patient in cardiogenic shock. What were you watching for and how did that change your priorities?

whether the candidate has real hands-on experience with high-acuity cardiac patients, not just textbook knowledge

How would you approach caring for a post-TAVR or post-valvuloplasty patient in the first few hours after the procedure?

specific familiarity with the procedures this unit specializes in and post-procedure monitoring protocols

What experience do you have managing complex dysrhythmias, and can you describe a specific situation where you had to intervene quickly?

depth of ICU-level cardiac rhythm knowledge versus general acute care exposure

What is your experience with multisystem organ failure patients, and how does that change the way you coordinate care with other disciplines?

understanding of interdisciplinary coordination in complex ICU cases

Situational

Say you have a patient on multiple vasoactive drips who suddenly becomes hypotensive and tachycardic. Walk me through what you'd do in the first five minutes.

ability to prioritize and act under acute pressure without waiting for step-by-step direction

How do you typically organize your assignment when you have more than one high-acuity patient at the start of a shift?

time management and triage skills in a 24-bed high acuity setting

If you noticed a coworker was cutting corners on a safety protocol, like line care or medication verification, what would you do?

willingness to hold peers accountable and commitment to unit safety culture

Tell me about the last time you had to physically reposition or transfer a heavy, unstable patient safely. How did you handle that with your team?

awareness of the physical demands and teamwork required for safe patient handling in this role

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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: • Day Shift • 0700-1930 • Every 3rd weekend rotation • 50% of holidays rotation per year Experienced RNs   Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Our Cardiac Intensive Care Unit is seeking dynamic experienced nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center a Six Times designated Magnet Medical Center 1+ year Acute Care RN experience required 1+ year ICU Experience Preferred 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: CICU 8S 24-bed high acuity unit on the 8th floor of the Garden Tower of Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. CICU cares for critically ill cardiac/interventional cardiac patients, including diagnoses of acute MI, cardiogenic shock, dysrhythmias, multisystem organ failure, pre-heart transplant, complex pre and post stent, valvuloplasty, TAVR, as well complex medical patients. 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 cardiac care • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth • 1+ year Acute Care RN experience required • 1+ year ICU experience 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: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region. 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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