Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Medical Telemetry - Day Shift

About the Role

Join the dynamic nursing team on 3 South at Advocate Aurora Health’s Sinai Medical Center, a Magnet‑Designated facility. The unit is a 32‑bed Step‑Down ICU/Progressive Unit caring for patients with moderate to high acuity, including cardiac arrhythmias, elevated troponin, CHF, Live Vest, diabetes exacerbations, chest tubes, peritoneal dialysis, post‑interventional radiology procedures, and respiratory illness. Patients are admitted from the ICU or the emergency department. The role offers a strong culture, supportive nurse‑to‑patient ratios, and a leading‑edge New Graduate Nurse Residency Program that emphasizes evidence‑based practice, professional development, and well‑being.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, delivering safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Utilize evidence‑based practice, clinical decision‑making, compassion, and effective communication to create the safest patient environment and optimal patient experience.
• Lead efforts to maintain high‑quality care across the continuum of care.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license issued by the state of practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification from the American Heart Association.
• Strong interest and passion for service and health equity.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth.
• One year of RN experience preferred; new graduates with a strong clinical background will also be considered.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift up to 50 lb from floor to waist and up to 20 lb overhead; carry up to 40 lb a reasonable distance.
• Push/pull with up to 30 lb of force.
• Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Use foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; appropriate protective clothing and equipment required.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Operate all equipment necessary to perform the job.

Pay

Weekend differential: $4 per hour.

Location

Aurora Sinai Medical Center is located in downtown Milwaukee. The facility offers comprehensive, state‑of‑the‑art services, expert physicians, and an environment designed to promote healing and well‑being. It also serves as a teaching site for the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus.