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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department - Weekend Program

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 3, 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 patients waiting and one of them suddenly crashed. How did you decide what to do first?

how the candidate prioritizes under real ED time pressure, not just textbook triage knowledge

Tell me about a time you had to advocate for a patient when a physician or another team member disagreed with your assessment.

willingness to speak up for patient safety and how they handle conflict with authority figures

Tell me about a time you had a heavy patient load with mixed acuity, some fast-track and some critical. How did you organize your time across the shift?

real-world task management across a 42-bed department with wide acuity range

What drew you to cardiac care specifically, and what have you done to build your skills in that area?

whether the stated passion for cardiac care is backed by real experience or just interest

Tell me about a time a shift didn't go the way you expected, maybe you were short-staffed or the census spiked. How did you handle it emotionally and practically?

resilience and coping strategy for the unpredictability of a 60,000-visit ED

This role requires every Saturday and Sunday plus a third weekday and half of holidays. How have you managed a demanding, nontraditional schedule in the past?

realistic fit with the weekend program's rigid schedule and holiday commitment

Technical

What is your process for recognizing and responding to a possible stroke, and how does the door-to-needle timeline factor into your actions?

concrete knowledge of stroke protocol, relevant to the unit's Gold Plus stroke recognition

How do you approach an initial assessment on a trauma patient arriving by EMS, and what tells you the acuity is higher than it first looks?

trauma triage skill appropriate to a Level IV trauma facility

Situational

A patient comes in with chest pain and an EKG that looks concerning, but the waiting room is full and you're the only free nurse. What do you do?

clinical judgment on cardiac red flags balanced against real staffing constraints, since this unit emphasizes cardiac care

You have an elderly patient who seems confused and a family member who says this is new for them. How do you approach the workup and the conversation with the family?

awareness of geriatric-specific protocols, given the department's Geriatric ED accreditation

If you noticed a coworker was cutting corners on a safety check, what would you do?

integrity and comfort addressing peer accountability without escalating unnecessarily

You're newer to the ED and get handed a patient who's decompensating fast. Who do you call first and what do you say?

escalation instincts and communication clarity, important given they'll accept newly licensed RNs

How do you keep a family calm and informed when their loved one is in a critical bay and things are moving fast around them?

communication skill and composure with families, part of overall patient experience

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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: • Full time days, Weekend Program Days • Saturday /Sunday requirement and a 3rd weekday of the nurse's choice • 50% holidays requirement • Open to part time hrs if preferred Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Our Emergency Department is seeking a dynamic nurse to join our team of nursing excellence. Weekend Program Days Saturday/Sunday 0700-1930   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: Aurora Sinai Medical Center’s Emergency Department is in the heart of downtown Milwaukee that serves approximately 60,000 patients each year. Our newly renovated department has a 42-bed capacity and features rooms specially designed for fast track, general medical and critical care patients. Our team is prepared at any time to treat patients presenting for a variety of complaints with a wide range of acuity levels. Sinai’s Emergency Department is certified as a level IV trauma care facility by the state of Wisconsin. We have also been recognized by the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the Get With The Guidelines-Stroke GOLD PLUS achievement award and are accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Geriatric Emergency Department. The Emergency Department staff at Aurora Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to the community and the patients we serve . 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 • Strong interest and passion for cardiac care • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth • 1+ yr acute care experience in acute care - would consider newly licensed RN with EMT, paramedic, ED clinical preceptorship or ED clinical rotation 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: Aurora Sinai Medical Center From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being. We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift! 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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