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Registered Nurse (RN) -Critical Care

Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had a patient crashing and other responsibilities pulling at you at the same time. How did you decide what came first?

prioritization under pressure and whether they abandon lower-acuity patients responsibly rather than dropping the ball

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a physician's plan of care for a patient. What did you do?

whether they can advocate for patient safety through proper channels without being either passive or insubordinate

Tell me about a time you caught an error, yours or someone else's, before it reached the patient.

honesty about mistakes and commitment to a safety culture rather than covering things up

Tell me about a time you had to teach or support a newer nurse or a float staff member on your unit.

willingness to mentor and support team cohesion, which matters heavily in Magnet-recognized, team-based units

Describe a time a shift went sideways, maybe a code, a rapid transfer, an unexpected admission, and how you kept yourself and the patient safe through it.

resilience and clear thinking during acute high-stress critical care events

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a patient in the CCU whose condition is starting to deteriorate, before you call the physician.

whether the candidate has a systematic assessment framework and recognizes early warning signs rather than waiting for obvious crisis

What's your process for titrating vasoactive drips, and how do you double check yourself before making a change?

depth of hands-on critical care medication management experience and adherence to safety checks

How do you stay ahead of things like ventilator checks, telemetry monitoring, and frequent vitals when you have more than one high-acuity patient at once?

organizational systems for managing simultaneous critical tasks, not just knowledge of the tasks themselves

Walk me through what evidence-based practice looks like day to day for you at the bedside, not just as a phrase.

whether they can translate hospital language about evidence-based care into concrete clinical behavior

Situational

You're on a step down unit with every third weekend and rotating holidays. How do you personally handle the fatigue that comes with that kind of schedule over time?

realistic self-awareness about shift work sustainability and burnout risk, since this predicts turnover

A family member is at the bedside, upset and asking you questions you don't have full answers to yet. What do you say and do?

communication skill and composure with distressed families without overstepping into medical judgments that aren't theirs to make

If a patient's condition is stable but their family wants a different plan of care than what the team recommends, how do you handle that conversation?

conflict de-escalation skills and respect for patient autonomy balanced with clinical guidance

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The full job description

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Department: 34500 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Critical Care: ICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: days Every third weekend, rotating holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Step Down Downers Grove, IL Where You Will Work: 32 CCU beds Level 1 Trauma Center Full Time with every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays 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 Good Samaritan Hospital is committed to providing clinically excellent, compassionate care. Through strong partnerships with outstanding physicians and nursing staffs, we are improving the health of residents in our communities and meeting the highest standards for patient care. Over its nearly 40-year history, Advocate Good Samaritan has evolved into a recognized national leader in health care. The hospital earned a Crystal Award from Truven Health Analytics in 2014 for being named to the 100 Top Hospitals list five times. It also is the only health care organization in the state to earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, achieving the honor in 2010. Advocate Good Samaritan features DuPage County’s only Level I trauma center, a certified Level III neonatal intensive care unit and Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. A range of services are offered at the hospital, including cardiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, stroke care, obstetrics and gynecology, low-dose diagnostic imaging, and a comprehensive breast center. Advocate Good Samaritan is part of Advocate Health Care 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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