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Registered Nurse (RN) - Oncology/Surgical Care

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

Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

All RNs here must get chemotherapy administration certification within a year. How do you feel about that, and what's your plan to get there?

What they are checking: Willingness and readiness to meet a firm requirement of the role.

The posting says this is for experienced nurses. Tell me about the hardest patient situation you've handled on a med/surg unit.

What they are checking: Whether their experience is deep enough for the unit's acuity.

The team ranges from new graduates to nurses with 30 years of experience. How do you work with nurses at very different levels?

What they are checking: Teamwork and willingness to both teach and learn.

Tell me about a time you raised a safety concern on your unit.

What they are checking: Commitment to patient safety, which the posting names as a core value of the team.

What would you do

This is a 36-bed oncology and general surgical unit at Condell. How do you balance a mix of post-op patients and oncology patients on one day assignment?

What they are checking: Organizing a mixed assignment by acuity so neither group gets less attention.

Your oncology patient has a temperature of 38.4 and recently had chemotherapy. What do you do?

What they are checking: Recognizing possible neutropenic fever as an emergency that needs fast cultures and antibiotics.

How do you support a patient who just learned their cancer has spread?

What they are checking: Compassion and knowing how to involve the provider, palliative care and chaplain.

About the work

What do you watch for after a large abdominal cancer surgery?

What they are checking: Knowledge of post-op complications like bleeding, ileus, infection and blood clots.

How do you manage pain for a cancer patient who has been on opioids for a long time before surgery?

What they are checking: Understanding opioid tolerance and working with the team on effective pain control.

How do you prevent blood clots in surgical oncology patients?

What they are checking: Knowing prevention steps like mobility, devices and medications in a high-risk group.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35861 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Med Surg: IU Tower 4 Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 0700-1930 with rotating holiday and weekend schedule Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology-General Surgical Advocate Condell Medical Center, Libertyville, IL Full Time Days Experienced Nurse Only Where You Will Work: Join our 36-bed Oncology/ General Surgical Unit at Advocate Condell Medical Center, where you will find a supportive, collaborative and engaged team dedicated to patient safety and providing compassionate care to our patients. Our team consists of New Graduate RNs through 30+ years of experience and Nursing Assistants with varying experience. 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 • All RNs are required to obtain Chemotherapy Administration Certification within 1 year. • 1 year nursing experience required 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 Condell Medical Center delivers expert, compassionate care for you and your family. As the largest health care provider and only Level I Trauma Center in Lake County, we offer a full spectrum of medical services close to home. Our hospital is also home to Lake County’s first and only comprehensive Trauma Recovery Center and features an emergency department accredited in both geriatric and pediatric care. These services ensure patients of all ages receive the highest level of specialized treatment when it matters most. 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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