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Registered Nurse (RN) Emergency Room

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 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.

About your past

Tell me about a time a patient's condition got worse quickly. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they act fast and communicate clearly in an emergency.

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a provider about a patient's care.

What they are checking: Whether they can advocate for patients respectfully and use the chain of command if needed.

How have you been involved in quality improvement or unit councils?

What they are checking: Whether they take part in improving care, which the posting names.

How do you stay focused and safe on a 12-hour night shift?

What they are checking: Whether they manage fatigue in ways that protect patient safety.

What would you do

You are on nights in a small ER and three patients arrive at once. How do you decide who to see first?

What they are checking: Whether they triage by acuity and know when to call for help in a small department.

How do you handle a family member who is upset because their loved one has waited a long time?

What they are checking: Whether they can explain the situation with empathy and keep things calm.

How do you care for a patient who comes in intoxicated and combative?

What they are checking: Whether they keep themselves and the patient safe while looking for medical causes.

About the work

Walk me through your first five minutes with a patient who comes in with chest pain.

What they are checking: Whether they know the time-critical steps like ECG, vital signs and early notification of the provider.

How do you recognize a stroke and what do you do right away?

What they are checking: Whether they know stroke signs and the urgency of activating the stroke protocol.

A patient needs to be transferred to a larger hospital. How do you prepare them and the handoff?

What they are checking: Whether they understand safe transfers, which matter in a community ER like Two Rivers.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36102 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Emergency Department Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7am to 7pm 3 days per week with every third weekend and holiday rotation Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Condell Medical Center Libertyville, IL Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Nurse (RN) – Emergency Room • Scheduled Hours - 7am to 7pm • Full time • Every 3rd Weekend • 4 hours of Call per Month • 45 Bed ER • Level 1 Trauma • Competitive Benefit Package • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement • Benefits effective 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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