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Newly Licensed Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Telemetry - Respiratory

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 16, 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 in clinical rotations or a past job when a patient's condition started to change and you had to decide what to do next. Walk me through what you noticed and what you did.

whether the candidate can recognize early warning signs and knows when to escalate rather than wait

How do you go about asking for help when you don't know something, especially in front of more experienced coworkers?

whether the person can be vulnerable enough to ask questions, which matters a lot on a teaching-heavy unit

Tell me about a time you had to manage several tasks at once with limited time, maybe during clinicals or a previous job. How did you decide what came first?

basic prioritization skill for a high-acuity assignment with multiple patients

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker or preceptor about how to handle a patient situation. What did you do?

ability to advocate for a patient respectfully without avoiding conflict or becoming defensive

Tell me about a time someone gave you critical feedback on your clinical performance. How did you respond?

coachability, since new grads on this unit get heavy mentoring and correction

Technical

This unit cares for patients on ventilators along with chest tubes, trachs, feeding tubes, and wound vacs. What is your comfort level with these right now, and how do you plan to close any gaps once you start?

honest self-assessment of skill level and willingness to seek out training rather than overstate readiness

Walk me through how you would assess a patient with CHF who suddenly seems more anxious and is breathing faster.

basic clinical assessment knowledge for a core condition seen constantly on this unit

What does a safe patient environment mean to you, and can you give an example of something you did, or would do, to protect a patient from harm?

understanding of basic safety practices like fall prevention, infection control, and medication checks

How do you stay organized during a shift so nothing falls through the cracks with documentation or orders?

basic organizational habits for managing a caseload of high-acuity patients

Situational

Say you're assigned a patient on a ventilator for the first time on your own, and you notice something doesn't seem right but you're not sure it's an emergency. What do you do?

judgment about escalation and comfort asking for help versus trying to handle it alone

You have a patient with COPD who is more short of breath than an hour ago, but you also have a call light going off for another patient. How do you handle both?

prioritization under real time pressure and safety-first thinking

If a family member at the bedside is upset and starts raising their voice about their loved one's care, what would you do in the moment?

composure and communication skills with families during stressful moments

This schedule is nights, weekends, and holidays on a rotating basis. How are you thinking about that kind of schedule as you're starting out?

realistic expectations about the shift and honesty about work-life fit

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35815 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 4EF Medical and Telemetry Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Manager is open to part time or full time (24 -36 hours per week) working Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 7:00pm - 7:30am, with a combination of holidays. Generous weekend premium! Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 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: 4EF Medical/Telemetry – Respiratory Focus 4EF is a 24-bed, all-private room unit specializing in respiratory care and is the only non-ICU unit at Luke’s caring for ventilator patients. While respiratory is our focus, we also treat a wide range of acute and chronic conditions, including COPD, CHF, pneumonia, sepsis, diabetic ulcers, and cellulitis. Our patients are high-acuity—just below ICU level, making this an excellent environment for skill development. What You’ll See: • Ventilators (up to 4 chronic vent patients) • Chest tubes, trachs, feeding tubes, ostomies • Wound vacs, ports, suprapubic catheters • IV therapy, drips, NG tubes, drains Why Join 4EF? • Outstanding learning environment—perfect for new grads and experienced nurses. • Ventilator training provided for those eager to learn. • Strong team culture with veteran nurses who love teaching. • Positive, upbeat environment with unit outings and potlucks. • Opportunities to grow—we pull newer nurses into skill-building experiences. Ideal Candidate: • Eager to learn and build core nursing skills. • Positive, team-oriented, and ready to jump in. • Comfortable asking questions and engaging with experienced staff. Bottom Line: If you want to grow your nursing foundation, gain critical care skills, and work in a supportive, team-focused environment, 4EF is the place for you. 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. About This Location: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is Wisconsin’s largest hospital and a leader in advanced medical care. Located in Milwaukee, this flagship facility serves patients from across the region. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, Aurora St. Luke’s is nationally recognized for excellence in cardiac and stroke care. Our expert physicians provide a full range of services—from routine procedures to groundbreaking treatments—supported by innovative technology and a collaborative care approach. Joining Aurora St. Luke’s means being part of a team committed to shaping the future of medicine and delivering exceptional outcomes for every patient. 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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