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Registered Nurse (RN) Same Day Interventional Services

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 unit at St. Luke's prepares and recovers patients for cardiac procedures like caths and electrophysiology studies. What experience do you have with cardiac patients?

What they are checking: Whether they understand cardiac care and the fast pace of a same-day procedural area.

Tell me about a time you noticed a heart rhythm change on a monitor and what you did.

What they are checking: Whether they can read basic rhythms and know when a change is an emergency.

The schedule includes occasional off-shift coverage. How flexible are you when the procedure schedule runs late?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that procedure days often run long and patients cannot be left mid-recovery.

Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a physician about a patient's readiness to go home.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up for safety in a respectful way when they have a real concern.

What would you do

After a femoral cath, your patient's groin is swelling and they say their back hurts. What are you worried about and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a hematoma or retroperitoneal bleed and act fast with pressure and an urgent call.

A patient getting ready for a procedure tells you they took their blood thinner this morning against instructions. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report it to the cardiologist right away instead of assuming it is fine to proceed.

How do you handle many patients moving in and out quickly while keeping safety checks thorough?

What they are checking: Whether they can keep up a fast pace without skipping steps that protect patients.

About the work

What do you check before a patient goes for a heart cath?

What they are checking: Whether they know key items like kidney function, contrast allergy, blood thinners, fasting and baseline pulses.

How is recovery different after a radial approach compared with a femoral approach?

What they are checking: Whether they know the different site checks, positioning rules and complications for each access site.

What discharge teaching do you give a patient going home the same day after a stent?

What they are checking: Whether they stress taking antiplatelet medicine every day and know the site and chest pain warning signs.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36904 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Cardiac Services: Interventional Same Day Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday-Friday three 12-hour shifts. A start time between 0700-0900. One holiday per year. Occasional off shift coverage. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Same Day Interventional Services 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: The Same Day Interventional Surgery unit at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 41 bed cardiac patient-focused unit, with 33 beds primarily supporting post‑procedural care for Cath Lab, EP, and IR patients, and 8 beds designated for the Cardiac Observation Unit. Supporting patients undergoing scheduled interventional and procedural care who are expected to be discharged the same day. The unit focuses on pre‑procedure preparation, post‑procedure monitoring, and discharge coordination for patients receiving minimally invasive or image‑guided interventions. The unit operates 24 hours solely to support observation patients and secures overnight at 10:30 pm. Procedural patients are monitored following moderate sedation, with some requiring overnight stays. 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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