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Registered Nurse

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a shift in the ED where you had several patients at once and one of them suddenly got worse. How did you decide what to do first?

whether the candidate can prioritize and triage under real time pressure, not just describe textbook steps

Tell me about a time you caught something during a patient assessment that could have been missed. What tipped you off?

depth of clinical judgment and attentiveness versus just following a checklist

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or another team member about a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

conflict resolution skill and whether they can advocate for patients without damaging working relationships

Tell me about a time you had to float to a unit or department you weren't used to. How did you get up to speed quickly and keep patients safe?

adaptability and whether floating is something they can genuinely handle, since this role requires it

Describe a time you were involved in a unit council, quality improvement project, or practice change. What was your role and what came of it?

genuine engagement with professional governance versus passive attendance

Tell me about a time you made a medication or treatment error, or came close to one. What happened and what did you change afterward?

honesty and accountability, and whether they treat errors as learning moments or something to hide

How do you keep your own emotional footing after a hard case, like a code that didn't go well, so it doesn't carry into the next patient?

resilience and self-regulation, since ED work involves repeated high-stress and traumatic events

Technical

What does your documentation workflow look like during a chaotic shift, and how do you make sure the EHR stays accurate when things are moving fast?

whether documentation habits hold up under pressure, since accuracy tends to slip first when nurses are overloaded

How do you adjust your assessment and communication approach when you're caring for a pediatric patient versus a geriatric patient in the same shift?

actual competence with age-specific care principles, not just familiarity with the phrase

Situational

It's 3 a.m., you're short-staffed, and a patient needs a sliding transfer that normally takes two people while another patient's monitor is alarming. What do you do?

how they balance safety protocols and delegation when resources are stretched thin

How would you handle delegating tasks to a nurse aide and an LPN during a busy overnight shift when you're also carrying your own patient load?

understanding of scope of practice and comfort with appropriate delegation

A patient or family member becomes verbally aggressive and starts escalating in the department. Walk me through how you'd de-escalate that situation.

real experience with verbal de-escalation and safety protocols, not just awareness that it's a skill

This role runs a weekend program, 7p to 7a, with only one weekend off per quarter. How do you think that schedule will affect your energy and consistency on shift, and how have you handled a similarly demanding schedule before?

honest self-awareness about sustaining performance on a grueling shift pattern, and whether they've actually done it before

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The full job description

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Department: 36102 AMC Sheboygan County - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: W eekend program - 7p to 7a. One weekend off per quarter. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 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.  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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