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Operating Room Registered Nurse

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a near-miss or safety issue during a procedure, like a count discrepancy or a break in sterile technique.

whether they proactively speak up on safety issues even when it slows the room down or creates friction with the surgeon

Tell me about a case where a surgeon or team member disagreed with a decision you made in the room. How did you handle it?

conflict resolution skills and confidence advocating for the patient in a high-hierarchy environment

Tell me about a time your patient became unstable or there was a sudden complication during surgery. What did you do first?

clinical judgment and composure in high-stakes, fast-changing situations

How do you approach mentoring or working alongside newer staff or students, given this is a teaching hospital?

fit for a Magnet teaching environment where experienced nurses are expected to support learners

Technical

Walk me through how you handle the circulating nurse role during a case, from patient arrival in the OR to closing.

whether the candidate actually understands the circulator's scope of responsibility versus scrub role

What's your experience with instrument counts, and can you describe a time a count didn't reconcile and what you did about it?

concrete procedural knowledge of a core patient-safety task, not just familiarity with the concept

How do you keep track of positioning, prepping, and equipment needs for different specialties if you're rotating through varied surgical cases?

breadth of perioperative knowledge across specialties rather than one narrow area

Describe how you'd manage documentation and charting during a fast-moving or emergent case without falling behind.

ability to balance real-time clinical demands with accurate record-keeping required by hospital and regulatory standards

What does evidence-based practice mean to you in the context of the operating room, and can you give an example of applying it?

whether they can connect abstract Magnet-hospital language to a real clinical practice change they've made

Situational

How do you run a surgical time-out, and what do you do if the surgeon wants to skip it or rush through it?

willingness to hold the line on patient safety protocols under pressure from authority figures

You're on call and get pulled in for an emergent trauma case in the middle of the night with a team you don't usually work with. How do you get oriented fast and still deliver safe care?

adaptability and ability to function in a Level I trauma environment with unpredictable staffing

This unit works PM shift with weekends, holidays, and call rotations. How have you managed that kind of schedule, and what would make it work for you here?

realistic buy-in to the actual schedule demands, not just interest in the job title

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The full job description

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Department: 37703 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 40 hours week; PM shift (5- 8 hours/ 4- 10 hours); Some weekends and holidays required, Call shifts vary based on staffing- Minimum: 24 hours per 4 weeks Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Job Description Where you Will Work: Main Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Registered nurses with a minimum of 1 year experience in Perioperative nursing in the Operating Room (OR) are welcome to apply! Come and continue in your dream job with the prestigious Advocate Health hospital network at Advocate’s Lutheran General MAGNET teaching Hospital! 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   • Time management and problem-solving skills, willingness to learn new things, adaptable to change, and dedication to the team's success in the operating room. 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 professional communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.   About This Location:    Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center   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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