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Registered Nurse (RN) - CICU - Weekend Program

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a dangerous dysrhythmia or a subtle change in a cardiac patient before it became a full-blown emergency.

clinical vigilance and pattern recognition specific to cardiac telemetry monitoring

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or provider about a patient's care plan. What did you do?

ability to advocate for patients respectfully within the care team hierarchy

Describe a time you had to deliver difficult news or support a family whose loved one was pre-transplant or critically unstable.

emotional resilience and communication skill with high-stakes families

Tell me about a time a shift didn't go the way you planned because of an unexpected admission or a rapid decline. How did you and your team adjust?

teamwork and adaptability in a fast-changing high-acuity unit

How do you stay current on evidence-based practice for cardiac critical care, and can you give an example of something you changed in your practice because of new evidence or a policy update?

commitment to continual learning, which the posting explicitly calls out

What draws you specifically to cardiac critical care rather than another ICU or med-surg setting?

genuine interest and fit for the specialty versus applying broadly for any acute care job

Technical

What's your experience managing patients post-TAVR or post-valvuloplasty, and what complications are you watching for in the first hours after the procedure?

whether the candidate actually has hands-on knowledge of the specific procedures this unit performs

How do you approach titrating vasoactive or antiarrhythmic drips, and what parameters make you call the provider versus adjust on your own within protocol?

depth of ICU-level medication management knowledge and understanding of scope boundaries

What's your process for a bedside handoff with a patient who has multiple drips, a balloon pump, or other complex interventions running?

attention to detail and safety practices during transitions of care

Situational

Walk me through a shift where you had a cardiogenic shock patient crashing and another patient who also needed you at the same time. How did you decide what to do first?

whether the candidate can prioritize under pressure in a high-acuity, multi-patient environment

If you had a patient in cardiogenic shock on multiple vasoactive drips and the physician was tied up in another emergency, what would you do?

comfort with escalation, protocol knowledge, and independent judgment in critical situations

This unit runs a weekend program with a rotating third weekday and half the holidays. How do you keep yourself sharp and consistent when your schedule isn't the typical five-day pattern?

realistic buy-in to the actual schedule structure and self-management of continuity of care

If a family member was upset and vocal at the bedside during a code or an unstable moment, how would you handle that while still managing the patient?

composure and ability to balance family needs with clinical demands simultaneously

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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 Days • Saturday/Sunday and a 3rd weekday of the nurses choice • 50% of holidays rotation • Weekend Program has $11/hr differential 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 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 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! Night Shift Differential $5/hr 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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