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Registered Nurse (RN)-Emergency Department

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 shift where you had several critical patients at once. How did you decide who to see first?

whether the candidate understands triage acuity and can prioritize under real pressure, not just describe chaos

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician about a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

comfort advocating for patients through appropriate channels without undermining team trust

Tell me about a code or rapid response you were part of. What was your specific role?

hands-on ACLS experience and ability to function within a resuscitation team, not just observe

Tell me about a time a family member was upset or hostile in the ED. How did you handle it?

de-escalation skill and composure, since ED nurses face this constantly

Tell me about a time you had to hand off a patient during a shift change where things were still unstable. How did you make sure nothing got missed?

quality of handoff communication, a common source of ED safety failures

How do you take care of yourself after a particularly hard shift, like one involving a patient death or a difficult trauma?

self-awareness about burnout risk and sustainability in a night-shift, high-acuity role

Technical

What's your process for recognizing a patient who is quietly decompensating, before the monitor tells you?

clinical assessment skill and pattern recognition that comes from ED or critical care experience

How do you keep track of multiple patients' medication timing and reassessments during a busy night shift?

organizational systems for safe med administration under a heavy assignment

Given that this is a Level 1 trauma center, what's your experience with trauma activations, and what does your role look like when one comes through the doors?

actual exposure to high-acuity trauma protocols versus general ED experience

What does evidence-based practice mean to you in your day-to-day nursing, and can you give an example of applying it?

whether the candidate actually integrates current standards rather than relying on habit

Situational

A patient comes in during triage with chest pain, and at the same time a trauma alert comes through the doors. How do you handle both?

real-time triage judgment and knowing when to call for backup versus handle solo

You have a confused, agitated patient who is trying to pull out lines, and you're also charting on two other patients. What do you do first?

safety prioritization and delegation instincts in a high-volume 45-bed unit

A patient's condition is clearly worsening but the attending is tied up with another critical case. What do you do?

willingness to escalate and use the chain of command without waiting passively

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36102 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night Shift 1900-0700 Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department (Adult) Park Ridge, IL  Full time; 7p-7a Where You Will Work: 45 bed unit that provides nursing care to patient population needing emergency services. 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 and ACLS; PALS to be obtained within 3 months of start date • Minimum 1 year of nursing experience preferably in Emergency or Critical Care nursing 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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