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Registered Nurse (RN) Endoscopy/GI Lab

Advocate Health · Elgin, IL

Posted Sep 15, 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 started to desaturate or became unstable during a procedure. What did you do?

how the nurse handles rapid clinical deterioration and whether they can stay calm and act within protocol

Describe a case where the physician wanted to proceed but you had a safety concern. What did you do?

willingness to advocate for patient safety even when it means pushing back on a physician

Tell me about a time you had to calm down a frightened or combative patient before a procedure.

communication skills and de-escalation ability with anxious patients

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker over how a patient was being handled during a case. How did you resolve it?

conflict resolution and teamwork under the tight coordination a procedure room demands

What does professional development look like for you, and have you been involved in anything like a unit council or quality improvement project?

engagement with shared governance and continuous improvement, which the posting explicitly calls out

Technical

Walk me through how you would set up and manage moderate sedation for a colonoscopy patient, from time-out to recovery.

whether the candidate knows the actual clinical workflow and monitoring standards for procedural sedation in GI cases

How do you handle reprocessing and tracking of endoscopes to make sure infection control standards are met?

familiarity with scope reprocessing protocols, a known high-risk area in GI labs

What's your experience with delegating tasks to LPNs or techs during a procedure day, and how do you decide what to hand off?

understanding of scope-of-practice boundaries and safe delegation

How do you approach caring for patients across different age groups, from a young adult to an elderly patient with multiple comorbidities, in the same day?

grasp of age-specific care principles required for this unit

Describe how you document a case in the EHR, and what you do if something gets interrupted mid-procedure and your notes fall behind.

discipline around accurate, timely documentation under real-world interruptions

Situational

You're on call and get pulled in for an urgent GI bleed case at 2 a.m. Tell me how you'd prepare the room and yourself before the patient arrives.

readiness for the on-call demands specific to this schedule and ability to move fast under pressure

How would you prioritize your day if you have three scheduled procedures and one add-on urgent case comes in?

time management and triage skills in a fast-paced procedural schedule

This role includes weekend call every fourth week plus rotating weekday call. How do you think that schedule will work for you, and what's your experience with call rotations like it?

realistic understanding of and commitment to the on-call demands of the position

If you noticed a near-miss, like a mislabeled specimen or a wrong consent, what would you do right after catching it?

commitment to a culture of safety and proper reporting behavior, not just quiet correction

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 36802 Advocate Sherman Hospital - Gastrointestinal Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: On call shifts every 4th weekend and rotating call shifts during the week Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Sherman Hospital Elgin, IL Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Nurse (RN) – Endoscopy/GI Lab • Scheduled Hours - 8-hour shifts Monday through Friday. • Shift time varies depending on the case start time. • Full time • 40 Hours a week • On call shifts every 4th weekend and rotating call shifts during the week • 1 weekend a month (Saturday 0700-Monday 0700) and 1 call shift during the week (starting at the time they leave for the day).  • 1 Summer and 1 Winter holiday. • Level 2 Trauma • Competitive Benefit Package • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement on Day 1 of employment! Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes. • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures. • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards Minimum Job Requirements  Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.  Certification / Registration / License  • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.  • Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Experience Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.  • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.   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.  Preferred Job Requirements  Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)  This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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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