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Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg/ Telemetry

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you noticed a change in a patient's telemetry strip or vital signs that turned out to be significant. What did you do?

clinical vigilance and whether they escalate appropriately versus waiting to see what happens

Describe a night shift where you had more going on than you could comfortably manage. How did you decide what to delegate and to whom?

judgment about scope of practice and use of support staff like CNAs or charge nurses

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

whether they advocate for patients respectfully without being either passive or combative

Tell me about a time your unit was short-staffed and you still had to keep everyone safe. What did you do differently that shift?

resilience and prioritization skills under real staffing constraints

What does evidence-based practice look like day to day for you on the floor, not just in theory?

whether they can translate a buzzword into real bedside habits, since it's explicitly named in the posting

Why are you drawn to working nights on a med-surg telemetry unit specifically, with every other weekend and holiday rotation?

realistic expectations and commitment to the actual schedule, since turnover on nights is high

Technical

What are you watching for in a patient with CHF who's a few hours post-diuretic, and what would make you call the physician versus just documenting and continuing to monitor?

depth of actual medical-surgical/telemetry knowledge for this specific patient population

How do you approach caring for a patient in a negative pressure isolation room, and what changes about your workflow for that room compared to a standard bed?

familiarity with infection control protocols specific to this unit's setup

What's your process for handing off a patient at 7:30 in the morning, especially one who's borderline unstable or has had an eventful night?

quality and structure of handoff communication, a common source of errors

How do you manage a tracheostomy patient's airway care and what would prompt you to suction more frequently or notify respiratory therapy?

specific competency with trach care since it's named in the patient population

Situational

Walk me through how you would prioritize your patient load on a 34-bed telemetry unit if you're assigned a patient in respiratory distress, a fresh admission, and a patient about to go on dialysis, all around the same time.

whether the candidate can triage competing acute needs without dropping safety basics

If a family member is upset and raising their voice at the nurses' station during a night shift, what do you do in that moment?

de-escalation skill and composure under pressure with limited staff around at night

A patient scheduled for dialysis on your unit is also due for medications that interact with the treatment. How do you coordinate that timing?

understanding of coordinating specialized care like dialysis within a general med-surg workflow

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Department: 34403 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: 12C Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: This is a 0.9-FTE night shift position, 7 pm- 7:30 am with every other weekend and holiday rotation. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 REGISTERED NURSE (RN)  – Med Surg/ Telemetry  Where You Will Work: 12 Center is a 34 – bed medical telemetry unit. Our typical patient population includes adults with pneumonia, COPD, asthma, CHF, and tracheostomies. We have two negative pressure isolation rooms and the capability to dialyze up to four patients when necessary. We also provide medical-surgical nursing care for general medical and medical telemetry patients. 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. 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 Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accolades include: • 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation • Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award • Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report • FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program • Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center • New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit • New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit 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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