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Registered Nurse - 7 South Medical Surgical

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 22, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

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

About your past

Tell me about a patient you recognized was deteriorating before the numbers showed it.

What they are checking: Clinical instinct described concretely rather than claimed.

Three twelve hour shifts a week, seven to seven, with rotating weekends and holidays. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the pattern precisely.

Tell me about a time you questioned an order.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up, which is the most protective thing a nurse does.

What would you do

How do you use evidence-based practice on a floor that is always busy?

What they are checking: The posting names evidence-based practice as part of how the nurse works.

About the work

This is a medical surgical unit on remote telemetry. What does the monitoring add to your assessment?

What they are checking: The posting names remote telemetry, which is not the same as a monitored cardiac floor.

Tell me about caring for adults with chronic conditions who come back repeatedly.

What they are checking: The posting describes chronic medical conditions in an adult population.

Walk me through how you plan a twelve hour day with a full assignment.

What they are checking: Prioritization is what decides whether a medical surgical day works.

How do you decide what to delegate to a nursing assistant and what you keep?

What they are checking: Delegation decides whether an assignment is survivable.

How do you hand over a patient whose condition changed during your shift?

What they are checking: Handover is where deteriorating patients are most often lost.

Tell me about your nursing programme, licence and current life support certification.

What they are checking: The posting names all three requirements plainly.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35844 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 7 South Medical Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 12-hour shifts a week- 7a-7p. Rotating weekends and holidays. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) 7s Medical Surgical .9/7a 7 South is a medical surgical, remote telemetry unit that cares for patient’s ages 18+ with a variety of medical conditions. We care for chronic ventilator patients, peritoneal dialysis, administer blood products, provide wound care, and administer heparin and insulin drips. Our nurses work 7 to 7 and our PCIA’s work 6 to 6. There are 44 beds on the unit. All of the beds are semi-private (two patients to a room) and we block the rooms for isolation or ventilators. 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: Advocate Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health. The hospital provides emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois. 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. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 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.