Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Device Pacewatch Department

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Department: 36944 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Pacewatch Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: RNs with 2 years experience. RNs with experience with electrophysiology EP preferred. RNs will be trained to be the experts on pacemakers and d efibrillators on pre/post surgical patients. This position will work either 8 or 10 hours days scheduled between 6:00am - 6:30pm. On-call required, likely one full week per month plus one Saturday morning every 4-5 weeks. MUST RESIDE WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF LOCATION Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Pacewatch Department 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. 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. Core Clinical Responsibilities Perform comprehensive device interrogations and troubleshooting for pacemakers, ICDs, CRT devices, and implantable loop recorders in inpatient, outpatient, OR, and procedural settings. Independently reprogram cardiac devices within scope and in collaboration with Electrophysiology (EP) physicians and Advanced Practice Providers. Monitor and assess device function during MRI procedures, applying appropriate MRI‑conditional programming, observing patients throughout the scan, and restoring baseline programming afterward. Provide direct patient care by assessing device performance, identifying abnormalities, and initiating appropriate interventions or escalations. Conduct and interpret remote device interrogations for ED patients and other hospital departments, ensuring timely response to alerts and transmissions. Interdisciplinary Collaboration & Workflow Management Collaborate closely with EP physicians, nurse practitioners, cardiologists, anesthesiology teams, and surgical staff to support safe and efficient patient care. Share on‑call responsibilities with team members for urgent device support, including CVOR cases and emergent reprogramming needs specific to CVOR procedures. Coordinate device‑related workflow across hospital units, managing device work queues and supporting care for hospitalized patients with implanted cardiac devices. Participate in structural heart procedures (e.g., TAVR) by providing device‑related support such as burst pacing or procedural reprogramming. Technical Expertise & Device Management Demonstrate proficiency in operating and navigating multiple cardiac device manufacturers’ programmers, systems, and remote monitoring platforms. Evaluate device algorithms, diagnostic trends, and therapy delivery to inform clinical decision‑making. Troubleshoot device malfunctions, perform detailed assessments, and communicate findings clearly to EP providers. Apply specialized device programming adjustments to meet individual patient needs, including comfort settings and modifications for hospice or end‑of‑life care. Documentation & Compliance Accurately document all device interrogations, programming changes, diagnostics, and clinical assessments in the electronic medical record (Epic). Complete MRI safety screenings for patients with implanted devices according to current protocols and institutional guidelines. Ensure all device‑related care follows established clinical pathways, manufacturer guidance, and regulatory requirements. Patient & Family Education Educate patients and caregivers on device functionality, safety considerations (e.g., electromagnetic interference), follow‑up expectations, and long‑term care of implanted cardiac devices. Provide clear communication and reassurance to support patients during device checks, MRI scans, and emergent evaluations 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. 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.