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Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical / Respiratory

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you worked closely with respiratory therapy. What made it work or not?

What they are checking: Teamwork with RTs, which this unit depends on every shift.

The posting says this is a good unit for new nurses and a step toward critical care. What draws you to a higher-acuity unit like this?

What they are checking: Whether their interest is genuine and whether they understand the demands of the patient population.

This is a nights position with every third weekend and every other holiday. How do you handle working nights?

What they are checking: Realistic plans for night shift life, which affects safety and how long they stay.

What would you do

If a ventilated patient becomes disconnected and desaturates and you can't fix it fast, what do you do?

What they are checking: Knowing to bag the patient and call for help immediately rather than troubleshooting the machine.

You have a heart failure patient, a diabetic with cellulitis, and a vent patient on one night. How do you plan your first hour?

What they are checking: Prioritizing by acuity on a mixed assignment so the highest-risk patient is seen first.

How do you communicate with a patient who's on a ventilator and can't speak?

What they are checking: Creativity and patience in communication, which affects patient anxiety and safety.

How do you support a family deciding whether to continue long-term ventilator care for a loved one?

What they are checking: Compassion and knowing when to bring in palliative care, chaplains and the care team.

About the work

This unit is the only one at St. Luke's outside an ICU that cares for ventilator-dependent patients. What do you check every time you walk into a vented patient's room?

What they are checking: Whether they have a consistent safety check for ventilator patients, including settings, alarms and airway.

Your vent patient's high-pressure alarm keeps going off. How do you troubleshoot it?

What they are checking: Knowing common causes like secretions, kinks or biting and responding in a calm, ordered way.

How do you prevent pressure injuries and infections in patients who are on a ventilator long term?

What they are checking: Knowledge of skin care, turning, oral care and other prevention steps for long-stay patients.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35815 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 4EF Medical and Telemetry Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Full time working 36 hours per week from 7:00pm -7:30am including every third weekend and every other holiday rotation. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Our Patient Population: • The Ventilator Telemetry Medical unit at St. Luke's Medical Center is the only unit outside of an ICU that cares for ventilator dependent patients. Provide nursing care to a diverse patient population with respiratory issues including complex health conditions: ventilator dependency, heart failure, diabetes, COPD, wound care, infections, cellulitis, telemetry, and much more. • This unique unit provides an excellent opportunity to develop a strong foundation and skills with a higher acuity of ventilated patients and the complexities that these patients experience pathophysiologically, pharmacologically, and post acute care. This is a great unit to develop skills as a new RN and a great precursor to those who may seek critical care nursing in the future. Elevate your work/personal life balance: • Nurse Residency for newly licensed RN’s • Student Loan Forgiveness: up to $20,000 • Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour • Tuition Assistance up to $7,200 • Competitive benefit package • Military/Veteran Friendly • Full Time 12-hour or 8-hour shifts with weekend/holiday rotation (and/or Weekend Program) Develop and expand your practice with the following: • Skills you will develop: Telemetry, ventilators, lab intrepretation and anticipation for vent dependent patients, medically complex patients due to long standing supportive care. • Nurse Residency and Preceptor directed orientation. • Continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support. • Become a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations. • Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team. • Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required: • Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the team member practices. • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA). Education Required: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in Nursing. Experience Required: • New Nurse Grads, Newly Licensed RN's and Experienced RN's Welcome! 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. 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.