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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

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

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

St. Luke's has one of the largest EDs. Tell me about the busiest ED shift you've worked and how you handled it.

What they are checking: Whether they can stay organized and safe in very high volume.

Tell me about a time you recognized sepsis early. What were the signs?

What they are checking: Whether they catch subtle sepsis signs and start the bundle quickly.

The posting says every nurse's voice matters in shaping care. Tell me about a time you spoke up to change something.

What they are checking: Whether they take part in improving practice rather than just complaining about problems.

There are shifts like 3 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the weekend program. Which schedule are you looking for, and why does it work for you?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought through the unusual shift times this ED offers.

How do you take care of yourself after a traumatic case, like a pediatric death?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to cope with the emotional load of emergency nursing.

What would you do

How do you care for a patient who is boarding in the ED waiting for an inpatient bed?

What they are checking: Whether they keep up with inpatient-level care for boarders instead of treating them as done.

A patient becomes aggressive and starts threatening staff. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect themselves and others, de-escalate and call for security when needed.

About the work

Walk me through how you would triage a patient who walks in with chest pain and one who has a deep cut on their hand.

What they are checking: Whether they can assign acuity correctly and recognize which patient can't wait.

A stroke patient arrives by ambulance. What happens in your first 10 minutes?

What they are checking: Whether they know time-critical stroke steps such as last known well, glucose and rapid imaging.

How do you hand off a patient to the inpatient nurse so nothing is missed?

What they are checking: Whether they give a structured report with pending results, meds given and concerns.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0300-1500 Day Weekend Program 0300 - 1500 DAY (.9 FTE and .6 FTE) 0700 -1900 DAYS NO OPENINGS 1100-2300 PM NO OPENINGS 1500-0300 PM SHIFT (.9FTE and .6 FTE) NOC 1900-0700 Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Job Description Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department SLMC Milwaukee, WI, United States 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. Where You Will Work: Our newly renovated emergency department is one of the largest EDs in the state. We have 60 care spaces where we care for over 200 patients daily. St. Luke’s Hospital is a quaternary care site with designations as a comprehensive stroke center, trauma level 3 center, and chest pain accredited. Our Emergency Department is seeking tenured nurses to join our team of nursing excellence. Join Aurora St. Luke's in the journey to our 6th Magnet designation! Perks of joining Emergency Medicine • Comprehensive and progressive 12 weeks orientation • Mentor/Mentee Program available for all nurses • Continuing Education Credits • Robust Nursing Shared Governance • Generous Benefits package Responsible for 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 skilled communication, leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum. Weekend Shift Differential $11/hr Night Shift Differential $5/hr 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 • Enter additional preferences for candidate qualifications per the Division Specific Nursing Education Tables Enterprise Nursing Hub 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: The future of medicine is happening here at Aurora St. Luke’s, and you’re at the center. No matter what your need – common surgery or pioneering treatment – you can count on our experienced and specialty physicians to provide expert care and excellent outcomes. As the only hospital in Wisconsin with a 24/7 on-site heart-care team, you can expect to receive premiere cardiac services. Both the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have recognized Aurora St. Luke’s performance in treating cardiac and stroke patients. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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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