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Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg/ Telemetry

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time a respiratory patient got worse quickly. What did you notice and do?

What they are checking: Recognition of respiratory decline and willingness to call a rapid response early.

You have every other weekend and a holiday rotation on a 0.9 FTE. How does that fit your life right now?

What they are checking: Realistic commitment to the schedule, which affects retention on the unit.

What would you do

Your COPD patient's oxygen saturation is 86 percent on 2 liters and the family asks you to turn it up. What do you do?

What they are checking: Understanding target saturation ranges in COPD and the risk of too much oxygen.

How do you work with respiratory therapy when you and the therapist see a patient's needs differently?

What they are checking: Collaborating across disciplines respectfully while keeping the patient's safety first.

About the work

12 Center cares for patients with pneumonia, COPD, asthma and CHF. What are you watching for in a CHF patient over a 12-hour day?

What they are checking: Knowing the signs of fluid overload and decompensation, like weight, breath sounds and output.

How do you interpret a telemetry strip, and which rhythms would make you go to the bedside immediately?

What they are checking: Basic rhythm recognition and knowing which changes are urgent on a telemetry unit.

How do you care for a patient with a tracheostomy, and what would you do if it became dislodged?

What they are checking: Trach safety and emergency response, since tracheostomy patients are a named part of this population.

The unit has negative pressure isolation rooms. How do you keep yourself and others safe caring for a patient on airborne precautions?

What they are checking: Correct isolation practice, including PPE and room pressure, which protects staff and other patients.

The unit can dialyze up to four patients. How do you care for a patient before and after a dialysis session?

What they are checking: Awareness of fluid shifts, access site care and medication timing around dialysis.

How do you teach a COPD patient to use their inhaler correctly before they go home?

What they are checking: Effective patient teaching with return demonstration, which helps prevent readmissions.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

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 day shift position. The hours are 7 am- 7:30 pm 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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