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Registered Nurse (RN) Day Surgery and PACU PRN

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Part time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your experience in Med Surg, ICU or ED and how it applies to PACU.

What they are checking: Whether their background gives them the airway and assessment skills needed for post-anesthesia care.

This PRN role requires at least one shift a month and coverage in both PACU and Same Day Surgery. How would you stay current?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to keep skills sharp despite working occasionally.

Tell me about a time you jumped into a busy unit and helped right away.

What they are checking: Whether they can fit into a team quickly as PRN staff.

What would you do

A patient in PACU suddenly has noisy breathing and dropping oxygen levels. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast on airway problems like obstruction or laryngospasm and call for help.

You're recovering a pediatric dental patient. What do you need to do differently?

What they are checking: Whether they understand airway and dosing differences in children and their PALS training.

A patient recovering from an MRI under anesthesia becomes agitated. What could be going on?

What they are checking: Whether they consider emergence delirium, low oxygen and pain before assuming behavior.

About the work

What do you assess when a patient first arrives in PACU after general anesthesia?

What they are checking: Whether they cover airway, breathing, circulation, pain and the surgical site in a clear order.

How do you decide when a patient is ready to leave PACU or go home from same-day surgery?

What they are checking: Whether they know discharge criteria and won't rush someone who isn't ready.

How do you manage post-op nausea and pain while keeping the patient safe?

What they are checking: Whether they balance comfort with risks like oversedation from opioids.

How do you teach a same-day surgery patient and their ride what to watch for at home?

What they are checking: Whether they teach warning signs and care in a way that sticks even after anesthesia.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37710 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - PACU Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: No Hou rs Per Week: 0 Schedule Details/Additional Information: PRN, fill all shifts as needed for PACU and Same Day Surgery As needed Must pick up at least 1 shifts a month Experienced nurses highly preferred Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – St Luke's PACU /Same Day Surgery PRN role Where you will work Milwaukee, WI, United States - SLMC • Patient Population: • Elective and urgent/emergent surgical patients • Surgeries include orthopedics, GYN ONC, general, robotic, urology, plastics, cardiac, and dental • Recovery of IR, MRI and GI patients’ post-general anesthesia • Culture: Collaborative, supportive, and cohesive • Skill Mix: Experienced nurses with a variety of backgrounds; ED, Med Surg, ICU 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, ACLS, PALS • Having 1-2 years nursing experience; Med Surg, ICU, ED 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 St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise. The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St. Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since 2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in February 2024. 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! Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. • Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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.