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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Telemetry Observation - Part Time DAYS

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

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had a patient on telemetry whose rhythm changed suddenly. What did you notice and what did you do first.

whether the candidate can recognize and prioritize a cardiac change under real time pressure

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

advocacy skills and ability to communicate up the chain without damaging working relationships

Describe a time when you were the newer or less experienced nurse on a shift and needed help. Who did you go to and how did that turn out.

willingness to ask for support, which matters heavily on a unit built around teamwork and mentoring new grads

Tell me about a time a shift didn't go the way you planned, maybe you fell behind or something urgent came up. How did you get back on track by the end.

resilience and organizational recovery skills under a demanding 12-hour shift structure

What's your experience with acute care so far, and what part of working on a busy medical telemetry floor feels most new to you.

honest self-assessment of readiness, important since both new grads and experienced nurses are being considered

This role includes every third weekend and about half of holidays. How do you think about balancing that kind of schedule with life outside of work.

realistic expectations and long-term fit with the schedule commitment

Technical

What does a normal sinus rhythm look like to you, and what are two or three rhythms you'd want a provider notified about right away.

baseline telemetry knowledge required for the unit's core patient population

A patient with congestive heart failure suddenly becomes short of breath and their oxygen saturation drops. What are you checking and doing in the first few minutes.

clinical judgment and protocol knowledge for a common diagnosis on this floor

Since patients here average about two days before discharge, how do you approach patient education when you know your time with them is short.

ability to deliver effective teaching within a compressed length of stay

Situational

You come on shift with four patients on this unit, one just back from the ED with new chest pain, one due for discharge teaching, one needs a dressing change, and one is a fall risk who just asked for the bathroom. Walk me through how you organize your first hour.

prioritization and time management with a realistic acute-care patient load

This unit takes most of its admissions straight from the ED. Tell me about a time you received a patient handoff that felt incomplete or rushed. What did you do.

comfort with high patient turnover and skill at closing information gaps safely

You're managing several medication drips at once and a titration order comes in that seems off compared to what you're seeing on the monitor. What do you do.

safe medication administration practices and willingness to question orders

If a family member on the unit became upset about wait times or communication, how would you handle that conversation while still managing your other patients.

customer service instincts and ability to de-escalate without losing focus on clinical duties

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Part Time • Day shift • 0700-1930 • 2 shifts a week • Every 3rd weekend rotation • 50%holiday requirements • 1+ year experience in acute care 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. 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. This is an excellent environment for both experienced nurses and new graduate RNs, who are strongly encouraged to apply. 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 nursing • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth • 1+ year experience in acute care nursing 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. Student Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000 Tuition Reimbursement: up to $7,200 per year Nightshift differential: $5.00 per hour Referral Bonus Comprehensive and competitive benefit package 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. Weekend Differential $4/h 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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