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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Department Weekend Program

Advocate Health · Cudahy, WI

Posted Sep 3, 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

Walk me through a shift where the ER was slammed and you had multiple high-acuity patients at once. How did you decide who to see first and what did you do about the rest?

whether the candidate has real triage judgment under volume, not just textbook knowledge

Tell me about a time a patient started to deteriorate quickly and you had to act before a doctor was available. What did you do?

comfort with autonomous clinical decision-making, which is essential in a high-volume Level IV trauma ED

Since this role isn't for brand-new grads, tell me about the clinical experience you're bringing in, and how it prepared you for emergency nursing specifically.

whether the candidate's background actually maps to ED-level acuity and not just general med-surg experience

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

ability to advocate for patient safety while still working within team hierarchy

Tell me about a weekend or holiday shift where staffing was tighter than usual. How did the team handle it, and what was your role?

fit for the weekend-only schedule and whether the candidate has actually worked in lean-staffing conditions before

Tell me about a time you had to give feedback to a coworker or leadership about something that wasn't working well for patient care.

willingness to speak up and contribute to unit culture, echoing the posting's emphasis on nurse voice shaping care

Why this schedule, three 12-hour weekend days with one weekend off a quarter, and why this particular hospital?

genuine commitment to the specific shift pattern versus using it as a stopgap until something better opens up

Technical

How do you approach starting an IV on a patient who is a hard stick, especially when time matters?

hands-on procedural competence with a core ED skill mentioned directly in the physical requirements

Describe how you keep track of multiple patients' statuses, orders, and pending results during a chaotic shift so nothing falls through the cracks.

organizational systems and safety checks the nurse relies on, not just claims of being organized

What does evidence-based practice look like in your day-to-day work on the floor, not just in a policy binder?

whether the candidate can translate the posting's buzzword into a concrete clinical habit

Situational

A patient becomes agitated and combative and starts to escalate toward the point of needing restraint. Walk me through what you do step by step.

knowledge of de-escalation protocol and safe use of restraint as a last resort, since the posting explicitly calls out this physical requirement

If you were newly licensed with an EMT or paramedic background instead of a year of RN experience, how would you describe what that background gives you that a typical new grad wouldn't have?

how the candidate self-assesses readiness against the stated exception to the experience requirement

You're 17 monitored beds full, a trauma comes through the door, and you're already stretched thin. What do you do in the first two minutes?

crisis prioritization and teamwork under the specific bed capacity and volume this unit runs

How do you handle a family member who is upset, maybe yelling, while you're trying to care for their loved one?

communication skill and composure with distressed people, which matters heavily in a community ED

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The full job description

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Department: 36102 Aurora St. Lukes South Shore - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Friday, Saturday and Sunday 07-1900, 1 weekend off a quarter Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Where You Will Work: Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room Weekends Day shift Cudahy, WI, United States The amazing team at Southshore’s Community Hospital is an experienced group of caregivers who treat patients with various emergent and critical care needs. This Level IV trauma unit (17 monitor bed) welcomes experienced and strong communicators who are skilled and engaged to provide a compassionate level of patient centered care with collaboration and a commitment to delivery high quality, exceptional care. This high volume, fast-paced unit is needing dynamic teammates like you! 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 • Minimum 1 year of experience in clinical nursing required - this position is not for new grads Would consider a newly licensed RN with EMT, Paramedic, ED externship experience 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: Find a career you’ll love at Aurora St Lukes South Shore If you’re looking for state-of-the-art care in your community, Aurora St. Luke’s South Shore provides the care your family needs, close to home. Our staff is committed to medical excellence as well as compassionate care. We're focused on treating you, and not just your condition. You also can depend on 24/7 emergency services and a number of on-site specialists. 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! Physical Requirements and Working Conditions • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday.  • Must be able to lift and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies.  • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.  • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions.  • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines.  • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed.  • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary.  • Must be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions.  • Physical Abilities Testing may be required.  • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader.  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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