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Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg/Tele

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

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

This float pool covers med surg, telemetry and ED boarding at St. Luke's. How do you switch your mindset between those three areas?

What they are checking: Whether they can adjust their priorities quickly to each unit's patient type and pace.

Tell me about a time you floated to a unit you didn't know well. How did you make it go smoothly?

What they are checking: Whether they ask the right questions early and fit into an unfamiliar team.

Tell me about a time you caught a medication error before it reached the patient.

What they are checking: Whether they use safety checks consistently and report near misses.

How do you keep learning across several specialties so you stay competent as a float?

What they are checking: Whether they take ownership of the ongoing learning that the float pool asks for.

What would you do

You're caring for an ED boarding patient while the ED is busy and the inpatient bed isn't ready. How do you make sure their inpatient orders and care don't fall through the cracks?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the risks of boarding, where patients can be missed between two teams.

How do you handle a family member who is upset about a delay in care?

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate, explain and follow through without getting defensive.

Your shift runs 11 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. How do you handle the mid-shift change of teammates and still keep handoffs clean?

What they are checking: Whether they notice the extra handoff risk of an off-cycle shift and communicate around it.

About the work

You look at a tele strip and see a new rhythm change. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they can interpret rhythms and connect them to assessment and escalation.

How do you organize a full med surg assignment of five or six patients at the start of a 12-hour shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have a system for planning meds, assessments and priorities across a heavy load.

A post-op patient's blood pressure is dropping and their heart rate is climbing. What are you thinking and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible bleeding or sepsis and escalate quickly.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35214 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Telemetry: IU 4CD Medicine Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 50% Holidays and every 3rd weekend 3rd shift 19-0730 Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical 4CD Milwaukee, WI 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: 4CD is a 26 bed Medical/Telemetry unit comprised of both private and semi-private patient rooms. Most patients are admitted by the Emergency Department, making it a great learning experience for new graduates. You will care for a very diverse population with multiple acute and chronic illnesses including COPD, CHF, chest pain, diabetes, wounds, cellulitis, stroke, pneumonia, and minor surgical patients (appendectomy, cholecystectomy, etc). We are a fast-paced medical unit which is the perfect place to learn new skills and have the opportunity to work as a partner alongside our multidisciplinary team. We pride ourselves on working as a team and have a wealth of experience from which you will learn and grow. This is a great unit to start your nursing career and gain experience as you develop your nursing process. Come join our team! 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 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: The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. 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. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 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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