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Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 17, 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 you noticed a patient was heading toward respiratory failure or sepsis before it was obvious to everyone else. What did you see and what did you do?

pattern recognition and clinical vigilance under real conditions, not textbook knowledge

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or provider about a patient's plan of care. What happened?

whether the candidate can advocate for a patient respectfully without escalating conflict or staying silent

Describe a shift that went sideways with multiple competing priorities. How did you decide what got your attention first?

real-world triage judgment and composure, since this is a busy 16-bed unit with holiday and weekend rotations

What does health equity mean to you in the context of caring for patients on this unit, and can you give an example of where it showed up in your practice?

whether the candidate has genuine, specific understanding of equity rather than reciting a buzzword back from the posting

You're a newer nurse and a more senior teammate gives you feedback on something you did that you didn't realize was wrong. How do you take that?

coachability and ego management, important given the unit's emphasis on mentorship and residency support

Why this unit, and why nights with the weekend and holiday rotation that comes with it?

realistic motivation and whether the candidate understands the actual lifestyle demands of the schedule before committing

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a patient admitted with a COPD or CHF exacerbation in the first thirty minutes after they hit your unit.

whether the candidate has a real, ordered clinical assessment framework for the specific patient population on this unit

This is a med-respiratory ICU that also takes OB patients with hypertensive crisis or pulmonary hypertension. How comfortable are you managing an obstetric critical care patient, and what would you want backup on?

honesty about scope of practice and willingness to flag unfamiliar territory rather than bluff

How do you titrate vasopressors or manage a patient on a ventilator when you're waiting on orders and things are moving fast?

depth of critical care skill and comfort acting within protocol under time pressure

What's your approach to keeping a patient safe from things like falls, line infections, or pressure injuries during a 12-hour night shift when you're stretched thin?

grasp of core ICU safety bundles and whether safety practices hold up even when busy

Situational

Say you're on nights with a 1:2 ratio and one of your patients starts decompensating while the other needs an urgent med pass. Walk me through how you'd handle the next ten minutes.

prioritization and communication skills when two acute demands collide with limited staff

If a family member is at the bedside, upset and asking hard questions about their loved one's condition, how do you handle that conversation while still managing your other responsibilities?

communication skill and emotional presence balanced against clinical workload

Tell me about a time you had to speak up using something like an SBAR or chain of command because you weren't being heard.

whether the candidate knows structured escalation tools and will actually use them

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Department: Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • Nights • 1900-0730 • Every 3rd weekend rotation • 50% holiday coverage per year Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Aurora Sinai's ICU is seeking an experienced or newly licensed RN to join our team of nursing excellence. Aurora Sinai Medical Center is a Magnet Designated Facility with Distinction though the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)   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.   Where You Will Work: This is a 16 beds, Medical Respiratory ICU providing state of the art care to patients with diagnosis such as: COPD, CHF, metabolic exacerbations and sepsis. This department also provide cares to OB patients with conditions such as hypertensive crisis, pulmonary hypertension and metabolic exacerbations. This unit provides great opportunities and strong base to nurses interested in advancing their careers to acute care or critical care NPs. The unit manager and the Nursing Professional Development Generalist in the department are experienced Critical Care RNs making this unit a perfect one to grow and develop your nursing practice guided by experts in the field.   Aurora Health Care provides a leading-edge residency program with your future in mind. The New Graduate Nurse Residency Program is evidence-based and support the professional development, confidence, and overall well-being of the nurse resident as they transition from academia to the practice setting. This is a PTAP ANCC accredited Nurse Residency program. Night Shift Differential $5/hr Weekend Differential $4/h 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 • Strong interest and passion for service and health equity • A commitment to teamwork, communication, and continual professional growth • New grads with strong clinical experiences Welcome! 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: Aurora Sinai Medical Center From preventive and diagnostic care to some of the most advanced medicine in the world, we’re dedicated to putting the patient at the center of all we do. Located in downtown Milwaukee, we offer comprehensive, state-of-the-art services and expert doctors in an atmosphere designed to promote healing and overall well-being. We are also home to tomorrow’s health care professionals and pioneering treatment options, with the University of Wisconsin Medical School’s Milwaukee Clinical Campus at our location. Ready to Take the Next Step: Apply Now to begin your journey on a unit where learning, teamwork, and innovation define every shift!   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 up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. • 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 have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job. 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. Join Team Sinai today! #TeamSinai 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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