Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Surgical Weekend Program Days

About the Role

Our Cardiac Surgical unit is seeking a dynamic newly licensed or tenured nurse to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke’s, a six‑time Magnet‑designated Medical Center! 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
• Use evidence‑based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing.
• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which you practice.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Strong interest and passion for cardiac care.
• Commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth.
• New graduates welcome.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.
• Lift and support up to 35 lb; push/pull with 30 lb of force; perform a sliding transfer of 150 lb with a second person present.
• Functional speech, vision, hearing, and fine hand manipulation for IV insertion and other procedures.
• Ability to maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.
• Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de‑escalation, if needed.
• Potential exposure to chemical and hazardous waste, blood, body fluids, and communicable disease; use protective clothing and equipment as necessary.
• Ability to respond quickly to changes in patient or unit conditions.
• Physical abilities testing may be required.

Pay

Weekend Program Differential: $11 per hour.

Schedule

Weekend Program Days.

About This Location

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. It is the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, delivering premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. The 48‑bed Adult Moderate Acuity Cardiovascular Surgical unit (9ST) works closely with the CVICU, providing care before and after heart surgery, heart transplant, and ventricular assist device (VAD) procedures. Orientation is completed in two phases: Phase 1 focuses on cardiac surgical patients; Phase 2 centers on the more complex needs of heart‑transplant, ultrafiltration, or VAD patients.