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Registered Nurse (RN) Intensive Care Unit

Advocate Health · Barrington, IL

Posted Sep 15, 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 cared for in the ICU who was crashing fast. What did you see first, and what did you do first?

whether the candidate can recognize deterioration early and prioritize actions under pressure

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

comfort with speaking up to authority while staying professional and patient-focused

Tell me about a time you had to give feedback to a coworker, maybe about something like a missed assessment or a documentation gap. How did that conversation go?

ability to hold peers accountable without damaging team trust

Tell me about a time a patient or family member was scared or upset in the ICU. How did you talk with them?

communication skill with families during high-stress, high-stakes moments

Tell me about a situation where you caught an error before it reached the patient, yours or someone else's.

commitment to a culture of safety and willingness to speak up about mistakes

What does professional growth look like for you in the next couple of years, and how does that fit with things like unit councils or quality initiatives here?

genuine interest in shared governance and long-term engagement versus just filling a shift

Technical

A patient on a ventilator starts desatting and their pressure is dropping. Walk me through your assessment and immediate steps.

clinical knowledge of respiratory and hemodynamic instability and ability to sequence interventions correctly

How do you decide what to delegate to a nurse aide or LPN versus what you need to do yourself on a busy night in an 18-bed ICU?

understanding of scope of practice and safe delegation boundaries

Walk me through how you'd titrate a vasopressor drip on a hemodynamically unstable patient, and what you'd be watching for.

depth of hands-on ICU clinical skill beyond general nursing knowledge

What's your process for a full head-to-toe assessment at the start of a shift, and how does that change with a fresh post-op or trauma admit?

structured clinical thinking and adaptability to different patient acuities

How do you stay on top of your documentation in the EHR when the unit is moving fast and you're pulled in five directions?

practical time management and whether documentation habits hold up under real ICU pace

Situational

Say you're managing two critical patients overnight and one suddenly needs a rapid response while the other's family is at the bedside asking urgent questions. What do you do?

real-time triage and delegation skills, plus composure under competing demands

If you were told tonight that you might need to float to another unit partway through your shift, how would you handle that?

flexibility and attitude toward system-wide staffing needs, which this role explicitly requires

If a patient becomes combative or needs to be restrained for their own safety, walk me through how you'd approach that.

judgment around de-escalation and safe use of physical intervention

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The full job description

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Department: 35500 Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital - Universal Bed: ICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 7pm- 7am Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Good Shepherd Hospital Barrington, IL Registered Nurse (RN) • Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU • Scheduled Hours - 7pm to 7am • Full time • 18- Bed ICU • Intensivists on site 24/7 • ACLS required • Competitive Benefit Package • Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement 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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