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Flex Resource Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical (PRN)

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Aug 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you walked onto a unit you'd never worked before and had to get oriented fast. How did you figure out where things were and who to ask for help?

whether the candidate has a repeatable strategy for rapid orientation, which is the core demand of a float pool role

Give me an example of a patient whose condition started to decline and you had to mobilize the care team quickly. What did you notice first and what did you do?

clinical judgment and escalation instincts under pressure, key for med-surg acuity

Tell me about a conflict you had with a coworker over patient care or workload. How did it get resolved?

conflict resolution skills, since floating repeatedly puts the nurse into new team dynamics

Describe a time a patient or family member became agitated or aggressive. What did you do to de-escalate the situation?

verbal de-escalation skill and composure, which the physical requirements section flags as a real possibility

What does a culture of safety mean to you in practice, on a day-to-day shift level?

whether safety is a lived habit, like speak-up behavior and double-checks, rather than a slogan

Tell me about how you've kept your clinical skills and certifications current, especially anything beyond BLS that's relevant to med-surg.

commitment to ongoing competency and whether licensure and certification upkeep is a genuine habit

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a med-surg patient at the start of a shift on a floor where you don't know the staff, the layout, or the patient's baseline.

whether the candidate has a solid, transferable head-to-toe assessment process that doesn't depend on familiarity with a specific unit

How do you decide what to delegate to an LPN or a nursing assistant versus what you need to keep for yourself, especially when you're not sure of their skill level because you just met them?

understanding of scope of practice and delegation judgment with unfamiliar staff

Different facilities here may use different electronic health record systems or slightly different documentation workflows. How do you make sure your charting stays accurate and timely when the system itself is unfamiliar?

adaptability with technology and commitment to documentation accuracy across variable environments

Situational

This role means floating between facilities in a zone, sometimes with little notice about which unit you'll land on. How do you mentally prepare for that kind of unpredictability shift to shift?

resilience and comfort with ambiguity, since the job has zero guaranteed routine

You're floated to a unit and a charge nurse you've never met hands you an assignment that feels heavier than what you can safely manage. What do you do?

ability to advocate for safe staffing and speak up to unfamiliar leadership without being difficult

Say you're floated to Zone 5 and pulled onto a unit with a patient population you have less recent experience with, like post-surgical care you haven't done in a while. How would you handle a medication or treatment you're rusty on?

honesty about limits and willingness to double-check or ask for support rather than guess

How do you prioritize your task list when you have four or five patients with competing needs and you're new to the unit's normal pace?

time management and triage skill under the added strain of unfamiliar surroundings

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The full job description

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Department: 34149 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team IL: Med Surg Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: The Resource Registered Nurse position for Illinois' Resource Team requires floating to the facilities in one of the following zones: Zone 4: Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman, Lutheran/ACH Park Ridge & Masonic Zone 5: Good Samaritan, Christ/ACH Oak Lawn, Trinity, South Suburban & Masonic Pay Range: $50.00 - $50.00 Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes. • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures. • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards Minimum Job Requirements  Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.  Certification / Registration / License  • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.  • Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. Two years of service line specific RN experience preferred. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.  • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.   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 and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.  • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.  • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.  • 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 be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.  • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.  Preferred Job Requirements  Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)  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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