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Registered Nurse (RN) - ED

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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

About your past

Tell me about a time you cared for a critically ill patient in the ED. What was your role?

What they are checking: Whether they have the ED experience the posting strongly prefers.

You're working 3 pm to 3 am. How do you keep your focus late in the shift?

What they are checking: Whether they manage fatigue during long evening shifts in a fast-paced unit.

Tell me about a time you supported a family through a very bad outcome.

What they are checking: Whether they show compassion and steadiness during the hardest moments in the ED.

How do you work with physicians, techs and other nurses in a 31-bed department?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate well in a busy, team-based setting.

What would you do

Three patients arrive at once: a chest pain, a child with a high fever and an older adult who fell. How do you prioritize?

What they are checking: Whether they triage across ages and conditions, since this ED serves pediatric, adult and geriatric patients.

How do you handle a patient who is aggressive or intoxicated?

What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate, use resources and keep themselves and others safe.

The ED is boarding admitted patients and your assignment keeps growing. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up about safety and work with the charge nurse instead of struggling silently.

About the work

What ESI level would you give a patient with stroke symptoms that started 30 minutes ago, and what happens next?

What they are checking: Whether they know triage levels and the time-critical stroke pathway.

What's different about assessing a child compared with an adult in the ED?

What they are checking: Whether they understand pediatric vital signs and warning signs.

How do you care for an older adult who fell at home and is on blood thinners?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize the bleeding risk and push for a timely head scan.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36102 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3p-3a - Every other weekend Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – ED Chicago, IL Where You Will Work: Our Emergency Department is a 31-bed comprehensive, fast-paced unit providing care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations. We are committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care through strong teamwork, clinical excellence, and a collaborative interdisciplinary approach. This is an ideal environment for clinicians who thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about making a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. 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 • One year or more of ED RN experience is strongly preferred 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 Trinity Hospital , part of the Advocate Health Southland Network, has provided residents in southeast Chicago with outstanding clinical outcomes and compassionate care for more than 120 years. Advocate Trinity treats more than 90,000 patients each year, giving them access to more than 300 physicians with expertise in more than 50 specialties. This includes advanced heart attack care, primary stroke care center, oncology center and an array of surgical specialties not found in most community hospitals. 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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