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Registered Nurse (RN) - NICU

Advocate Health · Summit, WI

Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Walk me through a shift where you had a Level II NICU baby who was moderately ill and things started to change quickly. What did you notice first and what did you do?

whether the candidate can recognize early signs of deterioration in a lower-acuity NICU and knows when to escalate

Describe a time you had to give a difficult update to a new parent about their baby's condition.

communication skill and emotional composure with frightened, vulnerable families

Tell me about a time you caught a medication or dosing error, yours or someone else's, before it reached the patient.

attention to detail and willingness to speak up in a high-stakes environment

Describe a time you disagreed with a physician or NNP about a plan of care for one of your patients.

ability to advocate for a patient while maintaining a working relationship with the care team

Tell me about a time you had to de-escalate a tense situation with a stressed or upset family member.

interpersonal skill under pressure with anxious families in a NICU setting

Technical

Tell me about your experience with brief mechanical ventilation or CPAP in a newborn. What does your hands-on comfort level look like there?

actual clinical competency with the specific respiratory support this unit provides

How do you approach parent education and bonding time with a family whose baby is in an isolation room?

knowledge of infection control balanced with family-centered care practices

What's your experience with sliding transfers or handling patients that require two-person assists, given the physical demands here?

whether the candidate understands and can meet the physical requirements of the job

What does evidence-based practice look like day to day for you on a unit like this one?

whether the candidate actually applies current clinical guidelines rather than just relying on habit

Situational

This unit cares for infants 32 weeks and up who aren't expected to need urgent subspecialty care. How would you handle a baby who suddenly looks like they need a higher level of care than this unit provides?

understanding of the unit's scope of practice and transfer or escalation protocols

You don't have your NRP certification yet since it's due within six months of hire. How would you handle a resuscitation situation in the meantime?

honesty about current skill gaps and willingness to lean on team support appropriately

This is a 0.6 FTE position with rotating days and nights, plus every fifth weekend and holiday rotation. How do you personally manage the adjustment between day and night shifts?

realistic self-awareness about fatigue management and reliability on an unpredictable schedule

If you had two newborns needing close monitoring at the same time and one suddenly needed hands-on intervention, how would you prioritize and get help?

triage judgment and comfort calling for backup rather than trying to manage everything alone

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Department: 35125 AMC Summit - NICU Status: Part time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 24 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0.6 FTE - 24 hours a week, one day 0700-1930, one night 1900-0730. Every 5th weekend on day shift and holidays on nights per holiday rotation. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – NICU Summit, WI 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. Where You Will Work: Aurora Medical Center Summit NICU has 6 semi-private rooms and 1 isolation room for newborn patients born at 32 weeks gestation and above. Provide care for infants at 32 weeks of gestation or later weighing 1500g or more who have physiologic immaturity or who are moderately ill with problems that are expected to resolve rapidly and are not anticipated to need subspecialty services on an urgent basis. Provide mechanical ventilation for brief duration (less than 24 hours) or continuous positive airway pressure or both. 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 • 1-2 years of RN experience with NICU experience strongly preferred. • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification required within 6 months of hire 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 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. 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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