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Registered Nurse (RN) - ACE/Stroke/Observation - NO WEEKENDS

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 10, 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 cared for an elderly patient who was losing the ability to do basic things for themselves during their hospital stay. What did you do?

whether the candidate understands the ACE model's core goal of preventing hospital-associated disability, not just treating the acute illness

Tell me about a time you worked with an interdisciplinary team, like PT, OT, or social work, to plan a patient's discharge or transition of care.

experience or aptitude with the ACE unit's team-based transition planning model

Describe a time you had to advocate for a patient's care plan when a family member or physician disagreed with your assessment.

confidence in clinical judgment and ability to communicate assertively but respectfully across roles

If you're new to nursing or new to this unit, what parts of caring for a cardiac or stroke population make you most nervous, and how do you plan to build confidence there?

self-awareness and coachability, especially important since the posting explicitly welcomes new graduates

Tell me about a time you had to manage several competing priorities during a shift. How did you decide what came first?

time management and prioritization skills needed on a mixed acuity ACE/stroke/observation unit

What draws you to working with an elderly population specifically, versus another specialty?

genuine motivation and fit for a unit built around geriatric-focused care, not just taking any open position

Technical

Walk me through how you would assess a newly admitted stroke patient for changes in neurological status during a night shift.

baseline clinical knowledge of stroke assessment tools like NIHSS and comfort with neuro checks

What does evidence-based practice mean to you, and can you give an example of applying it at the bedside?

whether the candidate can connect a buzzword from the posting to real clinical decision-making

Situational

A patient on your unit is on observation status and their condition is trending toward needing a higher level of care. What do you do?

judgment about escalation, knowing when to call rapid response or notify the provider, and communication under uncertainty

How do you approach fall prevention with an elderly patient who is confused and insists on getting up by themselves?

practical safety skills specific to a geriatric population balanced against patient dignity and autonomy

You're working nights, 1900 to 0730, and you notice a colleague seems overwhelmed with their patient load. What do you do?

willingness to support teammates and communicate proactively, relevant to the stated culture of teamwork

How would you explain to a family why their loved one is being encouraged to walk and do things independently in the hospital instead of resting in bed?

understanding of the ACE philosophy and ability to translate clinical reasoning into plain language for families

How do you keep yourself and your documentation on track during overnight shifts when things get quiet, then suddenly busy?

self-discipline and reliability specific to the night shift structure of this role

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Nights • Weeknights, • NO WEEKENDS • 1900-0730 • 50% holiday requirements Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Our ACE, Stroke and Observation unit is seeking dynamic newly licensed and tenured nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora Sinai a Magnet Designated with Distinction Medical Center. NO WEEKENDS $5/hr night differential   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. Where You Will Work: Older patients are at risk for loss of self-care abilities during the course of an acute medical illness that results in hospitalization. The Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit is a continuous quality improvement model of care designed to prevent the patient’s loss of independence from admission to discharge in the performance of activities of daily living (hospital-associated disability). The ACE unit intervention includes principles of a prepared environment that encourages safe patient self-care, a set of clinical guidelines for bedside care by nurses and other health professionals to prevent patient disability and restore self-care lost by the acute illness, and planning for transitions of care and medical care. By applying a structured process, an interdisciplinary team completes a geriatric assessment, follows clinical guidelines, and initiates plans for care transitions in concert with the patient and family. The ACE Unit at Advocate Aurora Sinai is a great unit for nurses looking to work with elder population, new graduate nurses, and nurses interested in building a strong base for community and population health services. 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 • Strong interest and passion for cardiac care • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth • New Grads Welcome! 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: Aurora Sinai Medical Center From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being. We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift. Advocate Aurora Health provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and support the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting.  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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