Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) Pacewatch Department

Aurora Health Care; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurora Health Care is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse with cardiology experience to perform device interrogations, programming, and patient care for implanted cardiac devices. You will collaborate with electrophysiology teams, ensure MRI safety, and support urgent device needs across units.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, 2 years of clinical nursing experience, and knowledge of EP workflows. Join a team focused on high-quality cardiac care and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited nursing program.
• Active RN license in the state where practice.
• BLS certification required; ACLS preferred.
• Typically 2 years of clinical nursing experience in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive device interrogations and troubleshooting for cardiac devices in various care settings.
• Independently reprogram cardiac devices in collaboration with EP physicians and APPs.
• Monitor MRI procedures and apply MRI-conditional programming; ensure patient safety.
• Provide direct patient care by assessing device performance and initiating interventions or escalations.
• Coordinate device-related workflow across hospital units and participate in on‑call support for urgent device needs.

Skills

Device interrogations

Pacemaker/ICD programming

MRI safety

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient care

Education

RN degree

Tools

Epic

Job description

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.

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

Licensure, Registration, And/or Certification Required

• Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices, and
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g. DNV, CARF or others)

Education Required

• Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing.

Experience Required

• Typically requires 2 year of experience in clinical nursing.

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 d