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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL

Posted Aug 20, 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 a patient's condition changed suddenly and you had to escalate care quickly.

clinical judgment and how the candidate communicates urgency to the care team

Describe a situation where a patient or family member was hostile or aggressive toward you. How did you handle it?

de-escalation skills and composure, common in a high-volume ER

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

whether the nurse can advocate for patients while still working within the team structure

Tell me about a time you had to move or transfer a patient who couldn't assist, and how you made sure it was done safely.

compliance with lift and patient-handling equipment policy and awareness of injury risk

Tell me about a shift that really tested you emotionally. How did you get through it and what did you do afterward?

resilience and self-care habits given the emotional toll of overnight trauma-heavy ER work

Technical

How do you approach the primary and secondary assessment on a trauma patient coming in as a Level 2 activation?

whether the candidate actually has hands-on trauma assessment skills matched to a Level 2 trauma center

What's your process for verifying medication doses and rates before pushing something like epinephrine or a sedation drug in a code situation?

medication safety habits under time pressure, a core patient-safety concern

Where are you in your BSN or certification progress, and how are you thinking about meeting that requirement on this timeline?

whether the candidate meets the hospital's credentialing requirements and has a realistic plan

How do you stay sharp and avoid errors near the end of a 12-hour overnight shift when you're fatigued?

self-awareness about fatigue management and safety practices specific to night shift work

Situational

Walk me through how you triage patients when your 46-bed ER is full and you've got a chest pain patient and a possible stroke coming in from EMS at the same time.

whether the candidate can apply acuity-based prioritization under real capacity pressure, not just recite triage categories

You're working overnight, 7pm to 7am, and you're the only experienced nurse on with two newer staff when a trauma comes through the door. What do you do?

leadership and delegation ability during off-hours when senior support is thin

If you had a patient with a potentially infectious condition and you weren't sure it was properly flagged in triage, what would you do?

attention to infection control protocol and willingness to correct gaps proactively

How do you handle a shift where you're assigned more patients than you feel you can safely manage?

how the nurse balances patient safety with speaking up to charge nurses about unsafe assignments

What does patient-centered discharge planning look like for someone leaving the ER who doesn't have stable housing or a ride home?

understanding of care coordination and transitions beyond the immediate clinical episode

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The full job description

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Department: 36102 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Every other OR every third weekend - teammate choice. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Department • Scheduled Hours - 7pm to 7am • Full time • 36 Hours a Week • 46-Bed ER Unit • Level 2 Trauma • Competitive Benefit Package • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment! Job Summary: Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion and skilled dialogue, the registered nurse leads efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience. The nurse delivers and coordinates patient-centered care across the continuum to support the successful transition of patients to other healthcare delivery systems or their home communities. The registered nurse is responsible for providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the appropriate utilization of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures. Position Requirements: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with Current IL RN license BSN preferred, ADN acceptable with agreement for nurses with less than 12 months of experience to enroll in BSN completion program to be completed in four years.  Nurses with more than 12 months experience in direct patient care must possess a BSN or obtain either BSN or Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) recognized nursing certification within one year of the date of hire or becoming eligible to sit for certification, whichever is later. Current AHA CPR Ability to work weekends, holidays, and different shifts in order to accommodate staffing Certain positions may need to take call Work environment includes probability of exposure to adverse, hazardous, or unpleasant conditions while caring for the sick Ability to assist in evacuation of patients in the event of a fire or other disaster Routinely works with potentially infectious specimens and patients Ability to respond to patients in a timely manner and access all areas of the unit Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other team member, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.   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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