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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

Posted Sep 16, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

Behavioral

Walk me through a patient you had in the ICU who was rapidly deteriorating. What did you notice first, and what did you do about it?

clinical assessment skills and whether they can recognize and act on early warning signs

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's plan of care for a critically ill patient. How did you handle it?

advocacy skills and ability to communicate up the chain without damaging working relationships

Tell me about a shift where you had more than one patient crashing at the same time, or came close to it. How did you decide where to put your attention?

triage judgment and composure under pressure with a heavy assignment

Tell me about a time a family member was distraught or angry about a loved one's condition. How did you handle that conversation?

communication skill and emotional composure with families in crisis

Describe a time you caught a medication error, either your own or someone else's, before it reached the patient.

attention to detail and honesty about safety culture, including admitting mistakes

Tell me about a time you had to bring a new grad or less experienced coworker up to speed during a critical situation.

mentoring instinct and teamwork under pressure, relevant to a collaborative ICU culture

Technical

How do you approach titrating sedation and vasoactive drips for a patient on a ventilator?

comfort with high-acuity medication management and protocol-driven titration

What's your process for a head-to-toe assessment on a fresh post-op or newly admitted ICU patient?

whether their baseline assessment habits are thorough and systematic, not just reactive

What's your experience with ICU-specific monitoring, like arterial lines, CRRT, or advanced hemodynamic monitoring?

actual hands-on exposure to the equipment this unit uses versus general inpatient experience

Situational

You have a patient on multiple vasopressors who suddenly becomes hypotensive and their oxygen saturation drops. What's your first move?

real-time prioritization and technical grasp of hemodynamic instability

Given the every-other-weekend, 36-hour schedule with 12-hour shifts, how do you personally manage fatigue and stay sharp on hour eleven of a shift?

self-awareness about burnout and realistic planning for the actual schedule

A family is asking you detailed questions about prognosis that really should come from the physician. How do you respond in the moment?

understanding of scope of practice and how they redirect without seeming dismissive

If you noticed a colleague was cutting corners on isolation precautions or infection control, what would you do?

willingness to hold peers accountable and commitment to unit safety standards

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34516 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Critical Care: ICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 72 Hours/ every other weekend Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU Chicago, IL Where You Will Work: ICU   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 • Must have a minimum of one year of inpatient RN experience 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: Advocate Trinity Hospital , part of the Advocate Health Southland Network, has provided residents in southeast Chicago with outstanding clinical outcomes and compassionate care for more than 120 years. Advocate Trinity treats more than 90,000 patients each year, giving them access to more than 300 physicians with expertise in more than 50 specialties. This includes advanced heart attack care, primary stroke care center, oncology center and an array of surgical specialties not found in most community hospitals. 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. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now! 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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