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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Telemetry Observation

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's cardiac rhythm or vital signs that concerned you. What did you do?

clinical judgment and whether they escalate appropriately rather than waiting

Tell me about a time you had to speak up to a physician or charge nurse because something didn't seem right with a patient's plan of care.

willingness to advocate and use the chain of command without being passive

Tell me about a time teamwork made a real difference on a hard shift.

fit with the unit's stated team-heavy culture and whether they ask for and offer help

If you're a new grad, tell me about a skill or situation from clinical rotations that you still feel unsure about, and how you plan to build confidence in it here.

honesty and self-awareness, which matters given the residency program's coaching model

What does a safe patient environment mean to you on a unit like this one, with a lot of turnover and diverse diagnoses?

whether the candidate genuinely internalizes safety culture versus reciting a policy answer

Tell me about a time you made a mistake or almost made one in patient care. What happened and what did you change afterward?

honesty, accountability, and whether they learn from errors instead of hiding them

Technical

How do you read and interpret a telemetry strip, and what rhythms would make you call the provider right away versus just documenting and monitoring?

baseline telemetry competency and understanding of which arrhythmias are emergent

How do you manage a patient on a medication drip, like a heparin or cardiac drip, in terms of monitoring and documentation?

comfort with drip titration protocols and understanding of safety checks

Situational

Walk me through how you would prioritize your assignment if you had four telemetry patients, one just came back from a procedure, one is a new admission from the ED, and a family member is asking for an update.

whether the candidate can triage competing demands using acuity and safety, not just first-come-first-served

This unit sees a lot of CHF, COPD, pneumonia, and GI patients with an average length of stay of two days. How do you approach patient education when you barely have time before discharge?

ability to deliver effective teaching under fast turnover without cutting corners on safety

Since most patients come from the Emergency Department, describe how you would handle receiving a report on a new admission when the unit is already busy.

organizational skill and communication during handoff under pressure

This role rotates between day and night shifts in six-week blocks, including every third weekend. How do you plan to manage that kind of schedule change on your body and your life?

realistic self-awareness about the physical and personal demands of rotating shifts

A family member is upset because they feel their loved one isn't getting enough attention, and you have two other patients needing care at the same moment. What do you do?

communication skill and ability to de-escalate while still managing workload

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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 and Night rotation, 6 weeks on day shift 0700-1930, 6 weekend on night shift 1900-0730, Every 3rd weekend rotation, 50%holiday requirements Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Our Medical Telemetry Observation unit, 6KLM is seeking dynamic novice and experienced RNs to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's a 6 times Magnet designated facility. DAY/NIGHT Rotation 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: The Medical Telemetry Observation Unit 6KLM is a 28 bed Unit. Most patients are admitted from the Emergency Department making it a great learning experience for new graduates and newly licensed nurses. You will care for a very diverse population with multiple diagnoses, with an average patient length of stay of 2 days. 6KLM routinely cares for patients with chronic pulmonary diseases, pneumonia, wounds, various gastrointestinal issues, congestive heart failure, and see a great variety of procedures and medication drips. The culture and teamwork on the unit is outstanding and you will never be without help! This is a great unit to start your nursing career and gain experience as you develop your nursing process and practice. Aurora Health Care 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. This is a PTAP ANCC accredited Nurse Residency program. Night Shift Differential $5/hr Weekend Differential $4/h 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 • New Grads Welcome! • Strong interest and passion for nursing and health equity • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth 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!   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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