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Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

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

Tell me about a time a patient became unstable or had a complication during or right after a scope procedure. What did you do?

clinical judgment and calm response during a procedural emergency

Tell me about a time you had to manage several patients in recovery at once with different needs. How did you prioritize?

triage skill and comfort with a fast-turnover, high-volume unit

How do you explain the prep, the procedure, and what to expect afterward to a nervous or confused patient?

patient communication skill and ability to reduce anxiety before an invasive procedure

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or colleague about patient care in the moment. How did you handle it?

assertiveness and professionalism in a physician-driven environment

Tell me about a time you had to evacuate or move a patient quickly during an emergency, like a fire drill or real event.

preparedness for the physical and procedural demands listed in the posting, including patient evacuation

Technical

Walk me through how you set up and run a pre-procedure time-out for a colonoscopy or EGD.

whether the candidate follows standardized safety protocol rather than shortcuts under time pressure

How do you monitor a patient under conscious sedation, and what specific signs make you tell the physician to stop or pause?

depth of moderate sedation knowledge and willingness to speak up to a physician

How do you handle reprocessing and tracking of endoscopes to make sure nothing gets missed?

attention to infection control and scope reprocessing protocols specific to endoscopy units

What's your experience with documenting care and specimens in the electronic health record during a busy procedure day?

comfort with documentation accuracy under volume pressure

Situational

You're on call and get pulled in at 2 AM for an urgent GI bleed case. Walk me through what you do from the moment you get the call.

reliability with on-call demands and readiness to function without a warm-up period

A physician wants to move ahead with a procedure but you notice the consent form is incomplete or unclear. What do you do?

willingness to hold the line on safety and documentation even when it slows things down

This role has rotating start times, every third weekend, and a call rotation with four weeknights a month. How do you think that schedule will actually work for you?

realistic self-assessment of fit with the demanding schedule rather than a rehearsed yes

How do you decide when to use lift equipment or ask for a second team member when moving a patient who can't assist?

judgment around safe patient handling policy versus rushing to keep the schedule moving

Where are you in your BSN or certification progress, and how do you plan to meet Advocate's timeline requirement?

honesty about current qualifications and a concrete plan to meet the employer's credentialing policy

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36802 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Gastrointestinal Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: On-Call Responsibilities, rotating 1 Saturday every 6 weeks. 0.9 position, 10 hour shifts. Start time varies. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy • Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, staggered rotating start times 7AM, 7:30AM, 8:00AM • Every 3rd weekend scheduled • Full Time • 36 Hours a week • On-call requirements • Rotating Saturdays every 6 weeks • Must live within 30 minutes of hospital • 4 weeknights/month weekend/holiday call rotation • Competitive Benefit Package! • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement 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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