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Registered Nurse (RN) - Dialysis Float

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

Posted Sep 9, 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 a dialysis patient started to crash during treatment. What did you do first?

composure and clinical prioritization under pressure in a high-acuity moment

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's order regarding a dialysis patient's care. What did you do?

advocacy skills and how they navigate hierarchy without compromising patient safety

Describe a time you had to coordinate care with a floor nurse or physician who didn't understand dialysis needs as well as you did.

communication skill in cross-disciplinary settings, since float dialysis nurses work across units and facilities

Tell me about a stretch where you worked three twelve-hour shifts plus an on-call shift in the same week. How did you manage your energy and focus?

realistic self-awareness about the physical demands of this specific schedule

Technical

Walk me through how you'd initiate a hemodialysis treatment for an inpatient who's hemodynamically unstable.

whether the candidate has real hands-on dialysis initiation experience and understands how acuity changes the approach

What's your process for checking a dialysis machine and circuit before you connect a patient?

attention to safety protocol and whether checks are habitual, not just recited

How do you manage fluid removal goals for a patient who also has cardiac issues or is on pressors?

depth of clinical judgment balancing competing patient needs

How do you handle access problems, like a clotted catheter or a fistula that won't cannulate?

troubleshooting skill and comfort with vascular access complications

What signs would tell you a patient is developing dialysis disequilibrium syndrome, and what would you do about it?

clinical knowledge of dialysis-specific complications, not just general nursing skills

Situational

You're floating to a unit at Condell or Sherman you don't normally work. How do you get oriented fast enough to safely start treatments that day?

adaptability and how they handle unfamiliar environments without compromising safety

You get an on-call page in the middle of the night for a patient needing emergent dialysis. Walk me through what you do from the moment your phone rings.

reliability and mental readiness for the on-call structure this job requires

How do you keep track of multiple patients' treatment schedules and machine status when you're moving between rooms or even between hospitals?

organizational ability given the float and pool structure of this role

If you noticed a coworker skipping a step in the dialysis setup checklist, what would you do?

willingness to speak up for patient safety even when it's uncomfortable

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34025 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - NIL PSA Dialysis Pool and Admin Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Requiered to work three (12 hr) shifts and one on call shift per week Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse Float II (RN) – Dialysis Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington IL Full Time Days Where You Will Work: Join our highly Specialized Inpatient Dialysis Team and provide dialysis treatments to patients staying in a hospital. You will be working in a fast-paced high acuity setting.  This position is based at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and will float to Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Sherman Hospital.  12 hour day shifts with 1 (night) call shift per week.  Eligible for Float Premium. 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 • Previous Dialysis experience strongly preferred • CNN Certification a plus. 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 Shepherd Hospital in Barrington combines advanced medical technology with comprehensive health care services for Illinois’ Northwest suburbs. Our hospital is recognized nationally for clinical innovation, exceptional health outcomes and outstanding patient experience. You’ll also find a dedicated integrative medicine center; a Cancer Prevention Program aimed at early detection and a SmartFarm that grows produce to combat food insecurity. Together, these services reflect our commitment to delivering a holistic approach to health and wellness. 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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