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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 2, 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

Tell me about a time you had a patient who was crashing while you had three or four other patients waiting on you. What did you do first and who did you pull in for help.

how the candidate manages competing critical demands and whether they escalate and delegate appropriately

Tell me about a time a patient or family member became verbally aggressive or physically threatening. What did you do in the moment and afterward.

de-escalation skill and awareness of safety protocols in a high-acuity, high-volume ED

Describe a time you caught a change in a patient's condition that others might have missed. What tipped you off.

clinical judgment and pattern recognition, key for early deterioration detection

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

whether the nurse advocates for patients through appropriate channels without being either passive or combative

We have a mentor and mentee program here and a shared governance structure. Have you been part of something like that, either as a mentor or on a unit council, and what did you actually contribute.

genuine engagement with unit culture and willingness to invest beyond the bedside, not just interest in the perk

What draws you to a high-acuity ED like this one over a smaller or lower-volume department.

realistic expectations about the pace and intensity of a 200-patient-a-day quaternary care ED

Technical

This is a comprehensive stroke center. Walk me through what you'd do from the moment a possible stroke patient rolls through the door to getting them to CT.

actual working knowledge of stroke alert protocol and door-to-needle time expectations

We're also a chest pain accredited and Level 3 trauma center. How do you approach a patient presenting with chest pain versus a trauma activation, in terms of your first five minutes with them.

clinical breadth across the ED's specific service lines, not just general ED experience

How do you keep track of your patients when you're carrying a full assignment in an ED this size, and something unexpected pulls you away for twenty minutes.

organizational systems and safety nets the nurse uses to avoid dropped tasks

Situational

Walk me through how you triage a patient when the waiting room is full and you get a new ambulance call that a stroke alert is coming in.

whether the candidate can prioritize under real ED volume pressure using acuity-based decision making, not just protocol recitation

You've got a patient who's been boarding in the ED for hours waiting on an inpatient bed, and their condition is subtly changing. How do you handle that.

vigilance and reassessment skills with boarded patients, a common reality in a 60-bed unit seeing 200+ patients a day

How do you handle report and handoff when the department is at capacity and the incoming nurse is already getting slammed with new arrivals.

communication discipline during shift change under pressure, where dropped information causes real harm

You're 12 weeks into orientation on nights, and you get a patient presentation you've never handled solo before. Walk me through what you do.

insight into their own limits and comfort asking for help, relevant given they are hiring tenured nurses into a structured orientation

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The full job description

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0300-1500 Day Weekend Program 0300 - 1500 DAY 0700 -1900 DAYS NO OPENINGS 1100-2300 PM NO OPENINGS 1500-0300 PM SHIFT 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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