Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (Rn) Pacewatch Department

Advocate Health, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health, Inc. in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) for the Pacewatch Department, performing device interrogations and reprogramming pacemakers, ICDs, CRTs in inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role requires WI RN licensure with BLS and ACLS, and typically 2 years of clinical nursing experience. Starting pay $46/hr plus $2.50 shift differential; schedule 2:30 pm–10:30 pm. Join a team focused on advanced cardiac care and patient education.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of practice (WI).
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Typically 2 years of clinical nursing experience.

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 EP physicians and APPs.
• Monitor and assess device function during MRI procedures with appropriate programming and post-scan restoration.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Cardiac Device Registered Nurse (RN) Pacewatch Department

Milwaukee, WI

Address: 12600 N PortMequon, Wisconsin 53092

Pay Range: $41.12-$56.53+ Hourly

Starting Pay: $46/hr + Shift differential $2.50

Working Hours: FT RNs for 2:30pm - 10:30pm

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.

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.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA).
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer