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Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac Surgical Weekend Program Nights

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center - 2900 W Oklahoma Ave

Our Cardiac Surgical unit is seeking a dynamic newly licensed or tenured nurse to join our team of nursing excellence.

Posted Oct 2

Shift and hours
Weekend Program Nights24 hours a week
Unit and setting
9ST Adult Moderate Acuity Cardiovascular Surgical unit · Hospital patients needing specialty services before and after heart surgery, heart transplant, or VAD
License
RN license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practicesRegistered Nurse license
Term
Permanent Status: Part timePart time

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse license Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
Education
accredited or approved program in nursing Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
Experience
1 year experience for weekend program 1 yr experience required for weekend program
Also asks
strong interest and passion for cardiac care Strong interest and passion for cardiac care
Also asks
commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth

What it pays

Weekend differential
Weekend Program Differential $11/hr Weekend Program Differential $11/hr
Night differential
Night Shift Differential $5/hr Night Shift Differential $5/hr
Tuition assistance
Offered
Extra pay
$11/hrWeekend Program
Extra pay
$5/hrNight Shift
Bonus
incentive pay for select positions Incentive pay for select positions
Pay reviews
base compensation based on qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
Pay reviews
premium pay such as shift, on call, and more Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
Pay reviews
annual increases based on performance Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits

  • BenefitsPaid Time Off programsPaid Time Off programs
  • Benefitsmedical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • BenefitsFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Benefitsadoption assistance and paid parental leaveFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Benefitsdefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • BenefitsEducational Assistance ProgramEducational Assistance Program
More benefits (10)
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Retirement Plans with Employer Match

The role and schedule

Day to day
providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process
Day to day
using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and communication to create a safe patient environment
Unit size
48 bed Adult Moderate Acuity Cardiovascular Surgical unit 9ST is a 48 bed Adult Moderate Acuity Cardiovascular Surgical unit.
Hours stated
Saturday and Sunday 1900-0730
Weekends
Saturday and Sunday Saturday and Sunday
On call
On-call rotation
Holidays
50% holidays requirements 50% holidays requirements.
Details
Magnet designated Medical Center Join Aurora St. Luke's a 6 times Magnet designated Medical Center!

The workplace

Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.
Health system employer

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through the pay period for the posted pay range?
  • What should I expect for holiday and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

Posted on Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.’s careers page.

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Department

Status

Part time

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Hou rs Per Week

24

Schedule Details/Additional Information

Part Time Weekend Program Nights Saturday and Sunday 1900-0730 50% holidays requirements.

Pay Range

$38.20 - $57.30 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 6 times Magnet designated Medical Center! Weekend Program Nights Part Time 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

9ST is a 48 bed Adult Moderate Acuity Cardiovascular Surgical unit. Working closely with the CVICU, we provide care to those patients needing specialty services before and after their heart surgery, heart transplant and/or ventricular assist device (VAD). Orientation to our unit is completed in two phases.

Phase one focuses on the care of the cardiac surgical patient with phase 2 centering on the more complex needs of the heart transplant, ultrafiltration or VAD patient. Ensuring that our patients always receive care from the most professionally trained nurse we. 9ST is proud of our quality and patient satisfaction scores.

Our dedicated team is always open to new nurses who are looking for a challenging but rewarding nursing career . This is an excellent environment for both experienced nurses and new graduate RNs, who are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 1 yr experience required for weekend program Strong interest and passion for cardiac care A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth

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

Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a destination for advanced care, innovation, and excellence. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on‑site heart‑care team, St. Luke’s delivers premier cardiac and stroke services recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association. Whether patients require common surgery or pioneering treatment, our specialty physicians provide expert care and excellent outcomes—placing you at the center of some of the most advanced care in the region.

Ready to Take the Next Step

Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift! Weekend Program Differential $11/hr Night

  • Shift Differential $5/hr

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.

Must be able to

lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.

Must be able to

push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease.

Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.

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.

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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