Registered Nurse (RN) - Same Day Interventional Surgery

About the Unit

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. The unit supports patients undergoing scheduled interventional and procedural care who are expected to be discharged the same day, focusing 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.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

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 skilled communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.

About the 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.