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Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care

Advocate Health · Summit, WI

Posted Sep 14, 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 had a patient whose condition changed fast in the ICU. What did you notice first, and what did you do?

whether the candidate can recognize subtle deterioration cues and act quickly under pressure

Tell me about a code you were part of. What was your role and how did the team communicate?

experience with ACLS-level emergencies and ability to function within a team during a crisis

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician's plan for a patient. What did you do?

willingness to advocate for the patient while still working within the care team structure

Tell me about a time a new nurse or CNA on your team needed help and you had to step in without dropping your own patient load.

mentorship instinct and teamwork given the unit's mix of experience levels

Describe a time you had to deliver hard news or support a family through a loved one's critical illness.

emotional steadiness and communication skill with families in high-stress moments

Technical

Walk me through how you'd manage a patient on multiple vasoactive drips who also needs to be turned and repositioned.

comfort with hemodynamic monitoring and titration alongside basic nursing care in a critical care setting

A patient comes in with signs of an acute stroke. What are you watching for and how would the NIHSS come into play?

working knowledge of stroke assessment tools even if certification is still pending

What's your experience with trauma, surgical, cardiac, or neuro patients specifically, since this unit covers all four?

breadth of critical care exposure against this unit's actual patient mix

Situational

Say you have a patient who is agitated and pulling at lines, and verbal de-escalation isn't working. What do you do next?

judgment around safety interventions like restraints and knowing when to escalate versus wait

How do you prioritize when you're assigned two critical patients and one suddenly needs immediate attention while the other's family is asking for an update?

triage instincts and ability to manage competing demands without dropping either patient

How do you handle the physical demands of the job, like assisting with a 150-pound sliding transfer or being on your feet all night?

realistic self-awareness about the physical toll of night-shift ICU work

How do you keep yourself sharp and alert working 7p to 7a, especially every third weekend?

honesty about managing fatigue and consistency on night shift

What would you do if you noticed the unit was short-staffed during a shift and patient acuity was rising?

understanding of escalation channels and staffing awareness in a unit that reviews staffing every four hours

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The full job description

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Department: 34518 AMC Summit - Critical Care: ICU 2nd Floor Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: • .9 FTE • Night shift: 7p-7a • Weekends: every third weekend • Holidays: 3 holidays per year • ICU/Stepdown highly preferred; may consider candidates with several years RN experience and passion for critical care.   Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 egistered Nurse (RN) – ICU   Summit, WI, United States   Where You Will Work:   At Aurora Medical Center-Summit ICU, we appreciate the unique skills of each teammate. Our 14-bed unit is cared for by registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and health unit coordinators who work together to support trauma, surgical, cardiac, and neurological patients with compassion and dedication. Whether just starting out or bringing years of experience, every team member is valued as an essential part of our ICU team. We review staffing every four hours to ensure that patients and team members alike receive the attention and care they deserve. Our culture is built on openness, kindness, and a genuine commitment to helping everyone grow professionally and personally. If you are looking for a place where your well-being and development matter as much as your expertise, we warmly invite you to consider joining ICU Summit.  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   • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) or within 6 months of hire  • National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale(NIHSS) certificate or within 6 months of hire  • Critical Care Registered Nurse(CCRN), preferred and optional  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 Medical Center – Summit offers a dynamic and rewarding environment for professionals seeking meaningful work. With a 117-bed facility staffed by over 260 nurses, Summit delivers state-of-the-art care in a thoughtfully designed space that puts comfort, safety, and privacy first. Here, collaboration and respect shape a workplace culture where every voice matters and teamwork thrive. Teammates are part of a team that puts patient empowerment at the forefront, allowing families and friends to support loved ones during the healing process. Aurora Medical Center-Summit provides comprehensive medical services, including 24/7 emergency care, on-site specialists, and advanced facilities such as a Level II Trauma Center, Brain & Spine Center, Bariatric Surgery, Stroke Care, Advanced Robotics, Women’s Services, and a Cancer Center. Our teammates enjoy opportunities for professional growth, development, and continuous learning, along with competitive benefits and a focus on work-life balance. If you’re seeking a workplace where convenience, comfort, and world-class care are core values—and where you can truly make a difference—Aurora Medical Center – Summit is an exceptional choice Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Requires frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and lifting throughout the workday. Must safely lift up to 35 pounds and perform patient handling tasks, including pushing/pulling up to 30 pounds and assisting with 150-pound sliding transfers. Requires functional speech, vision, hearing, touch, and fine motor skills for clinical procedures, as well as the ability to operate equipment foot controls. Must be able to respond quickly to changing patient conditions and perform patient safety interventions, including verbal de-escalation and restraints when necessary. Exposure to blood, body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, and hazardous waste may occur; appropriate protective equipment must be used. Physical Abilities Testing and additional department-specific requirements may apply. This job posting 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. 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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