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Registered Nurse (RN)-Clinical Resource Unit

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 7, 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

Walk me through a time you floated to a unit you didn't normally work on. How did you get oriented fast enough to safely take a patient assignment?

whether the candidate has a real method for closing knowledge gaps quickly rather than just winging it

Tell me about a night shift where you had more than one patient decline at the same time. How did you decide who to go to first?

triage and prioritization skill under real time pressure

This is a Level 1 trauma center with a stroke program, transplant program, and a new epilepsy monitoring unit, among others. How comfortable are you moving between very different patient populations in the same week, and what's an example where you had to do that?

actual breadth of clinical experience versus comfort with only one specialty

Tell me about a time a physician or team member gave you an order that didn't sit right with you. What did you do?

clinical judgment and comfort speaking up across the chain of command

Tell me about a time you had to build trust with a nursing team fast because you were only going to be working with them for one shift.

interpersonal adaptability and how quickly they can integrate into an existing team

Night shift on a float pool means less familiar backup around you. Tell me about a time you had to manage a deteriorating patient with limited support nearby.

composure and clinical decision making when resources are thin

How do you take care of yourself so fatigue on nights doesn't affect your judgment or your patients?

self-awareness about safety risks specific to night shift work

Technical

What's your process for doing a head-to-toe assessment on a patient you've never met, on a unit whose normal routines you don't know well?

whether they have a repeatable clinical framework versus relying on unit-specific habits

How do you keep track of each unit's specific protocols and documentation systems when you're rotating through several of them?

organizational systems for managing variability instead of relying on memory alone

What does evidence-based practice actually look like for you day to day, not just as a phrase?

whether they can translate the concept into concrete bedside actions

Situational

Say you're pulled to a unit at the start of a night shift and you don't recognize half the equipment at the bedside. What do you do before you touch that patient?

safety instincts and willingness to ask for help instead of guessing

A charge nurse on an unfamiliar unit hands you an assignment that feels heavier than what you can safely manage. What do you say and to whom?

willingness to advocate for safe staffing without being combative

You get report on a patient and something doesn't match what you're seeing at the bedside. What's your next move?

critical thinking and whether they trust their own assessment over secondhand information

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34103 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing Float Pool: Office Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.9 CRU RN Night Shift Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Where You Will Work: You will provide nursing care to adult patient population. Lutheran General is a Level 1 Trauma Medical Center with magnet designation. 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. 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: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accolades include: • 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation • Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award • Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report • FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program • Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center • New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit • New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit 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. 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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