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Registered Nurse - Ambulatory Float RN

Advocate Health · Oak Lawn, IL

Posted Aug 28, 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 had to walk into a clinic you'd never worked in before and get up to speed fast. How did you handle it?

whether the candidate can adapt quickly to unfamiliar environments, which is the core demand of a float role

Tell me about a time a patient or family member became upset or agitated during a visit. What did you do?

de-escalation skills and composure, which the posting flags as a required physical/behavioral competency

Have you worked across multiple specialties, like primary care, pediatrics, or women's health? Tell me about moving between different patient populations and what changed in your approach.

breadth of clinical experience and comfort adjusting care style to different patient types

Tell me about a time you had to build trust with a care team quickly, knowing you'd likely never see them again after that shift.

interpersonal skill and professionalism working as a temporary team member repeatedly

Tell me about a mistake you caught yourself about to make, or did make, in a fast-paced clinical setting. What did you do next?

self-awareness, honesty, and follow-through on error prevention or correction

Technical

Different clinics may use slightly different workflows or documentation habits even within the same EMR. How do you make sure you don't miss a step or make an error when the routine isn't the one you're used to?

attention to detail and safety awareness when standard workflows vary by site

What's your process for administering an IV or drawing labs when you're using equipment or supply setups that differ slightly from what you're used to?

clinical competency and comfort adapting technical skills to varied equipment across sites

How do you keep track of infection control practices and PPE protocols when you're moving between different clinical settings that may handle exposure risks differently?

consistency in safety practice regardless of site-specific variation

Situational

This position floats across several clinics in the South Chicagoland area, sometimes with little notice about which one. How do you personally prepare to walk into a new site and be productive within the first hour?

practical strategy for onboarding fast at each new location without relying on ramp-up time

Walk me through how you'd triage a full waiting room in a specialty clinic you're not normally assigned to, if the regular staff nurse is out and you're covering solo.

clinical judgment and prioritization skills under unfamiliar and understaffed conditions

Say you arrive at a clinic and realize the site is short-staffed and behind schedule, and you're the only float sent. How do you decide what to tackle first?

ability to self-manage priorities without waiting for direction from unfamiliar leadership

This role has some early morning, Saturday, and evening-closing shifts. How do you think about flexibility with your schedule, and has that kind of variable schedule been a challenge for you before?

realistic fit with the schedule demands and honesty about availability

If you noticed a clinic's process seemed unsafe or out of line with best practice compared to what you were trained on, how would you handle raising that as someone who's only there for the day?

judgment about speaking up appropriately without overstepping as a temporary team member

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The full job description

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Department: 09135 AMG Christ Svs Area - Resource/Float Pool Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: RN will float throughout the South Chicagoland area. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Job Description Summary:   The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high- quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.     Where You Will Work :   Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.       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   Minimum of 1 year of RN experience is preferred.     What You’ll Do:   Schedule: • RN will float throughout the South Chicagoland area. • 8:30am - 5pm • When on assignment a schedule may have Saturdays 8am - 12pm • Some late nights closing at 8pm 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:   -     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.   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.       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.

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