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Registered Nurse - Pediatrics, Oncology and General Med/Surg

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI

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

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Behavioral

Tell me about a shift where you were caring for patients with very different needs at the same time, maybe a pediatric patient and an older med-surg patient. How did you decide what to do first?

whether the candidate can prioritize across a mixed patient population instead of treating every unit the same way

Tell me about a time you caught a patient starting to deteriorate before anyone else noticed.

clinical assessment skill and willingness to act on subtle signs rather than wait for orders

How do you adjust the way you communicate when you're talking to a child patient, their parents, and then an adult oncology patient later that same shift?

ability to flex communication style across very different patient populations, which this unit specifically requires

Tell me about a time you had to deliver difficult news or sit with a patient or family going through a hard diagnosis.

emotional resilience and skill in oncology-specific compassionate communication

Technical

Walk me through how you would safely administer chemotherapy to an oncology patient, from checking the order to monitoring them afterward.

knowledge of chemo administration protocols, double-checks, and recognition of reactions

What's your approach to pain management for a pediatric patient versus an adult post-surgical patient?

understanding that dosing, assessment tools, and communication differ by age group

How do you keep track of everything you need to do for five or six patients on med-surg during an evening shift, especially when things change fast?

organizational systems and whether the candidate has a concrete method, not just good intentions

What extra precautions do you take when a pediatric patient is on your unit that you wouldn't necessarily take with an adult?

specific knowledge of pediatric safety practices like weight-based dosing, fall precautions, and family involvement

What does evidence-based practice mean to you in your day-to-day nursing, and can you give an example of when you used it?

whether the candidate applies current clinical guidelines rather than relying only on habit

Situational

Say you're on the 1445 to 2315 shift with a lighter staff than days, and two patients need you at once, one is a child who's anxious before a procedure and the other is an adult whose vitals just changed. What do you do?

real-time triage judgment and comfort making a call under pressure with limited backup

A family member of an oncology patient is upset about the plan of care and wants to talk to you right now, in the middle of your medication pass. How do you handle that?

emotional composure and ability to balance patient safety tasks with family needs

If you noticed a medication error, either one you made or one made by a coworker, what would you do in the moment and afterward?

honesty, commitment to patient safety, and understanding of reporting protocols

Tell me about a time you had to work every third weekend or a holiday rotation and something went wrong with staffing. How did the team handle it?

realistic expectations about the schedule and ability to function as a team player when short-staffed

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35809 AMC Sheboygan County - Med/Surg 1 Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 1445-2315 Part time 8 hour Shifts with PM $ differential. Every 3rd Weekend and Holiday Rotation Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Responsible for 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 skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. 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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