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Registered Nurse ED .9 9a-930p

Advocate Health · Hazel Crest, IL

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 shift in the ED where you had four or five patients at once and one of them suddenly crashed. How did you handle the rest of your assignment while that was happening?

whether the candidate can prioritize and reassign attention under real triage pressure without losing track of other patients

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's order or plan for a patient. What did you do?

whether the nurse advocates for patient safety while working within the chain of communication

Describe a time you worked with a combative or intoxicated patient. How did you keep yourself and the patient safe?

safety judgment and de-escalation experience specific to ED populations

Tell me about a time you made a mistake or almost made one in patient care. What did you do after you noticed it?

honesty, accountability, and whether they follow proper reporting and correction procedures

Technical

Walk me through how you triage a patient who comes in with chest pain versus one who comes in with a minor laceration, when both arrive around the same time.

working knowledge of ESI triage levels and clinical judgment under time pressure

What's your process for recognizing early signs of sepsis in a patient who initially looks stable?

clinical knowledge of sepsis protocols and pattern recognition in a fast-moving setting

How do you keep yourself organized across multiple patients with different acuity levels during a 12 hour shift?

time management and systems thinking in a busy, unpredictable unit

Tell me about a time you were exposed to a potentially infectious patient or specimen. What precautions did you take?

adherence to infection control protocol and comfort with routine occupational risk

Where are you in terms of your BSN or certification progress, and how do you plan to meet Advocate's requirement within the timeline given?

whether the candidate understands and is already planning around the organization's education policy

Situational

A patient's family member is upset and raising their voice at the nurses station because the wait is long. What do you do in that moment?

de-escalation skill and composure in a high-visibility, high-stress environment

How do you approach a patient handoff at the end of a 12 hour shift when your replacement is running late or the department is slammed?

communication discipline and commitment to patient safety over convenience

Tell me about a time you had to physically or logistically move a patient who couldn't assist with the lift. How did you handle it and who did you involve?

awareness of safe patient handling policy and willingness to use equipment and teamwork rather than improvise

This role has rotating weekends, holidays, and possible call. How do you think about balancing that kind of schedule with your life outside work?

realistic expectations and honesty about long-term fit with the schedule demands

If there were a fire alarm or evacuation order during your shift with a full department, what would you do first?

knowledge of emergency procedures and ability to stay calm while directing patient safety actions

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36102 Advocate South Suburban Hospital - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3- 12hr shifts/week. Rotating weekends and holidays. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Position Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license • BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years.  Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later. • Current AHA CPR • Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing • Certain positions may need to take call • Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick • Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster • Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients • Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit • Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. 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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