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Registered Nurse (RN) –Operating Room

Advocate Health · Downers Grove, IL

Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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

Behavioral

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a surgeon or another team member in the OR about how something should be done. How did you handle it?

ability to advocate for patient safety while maintaining a working relationship in a hierarchical environment

Describe a case that didn't go as planned, maybe a complication or an unexpected finding. What was your role in the room once things changed?

composure and clinical judgment when a procedure goes off script

Tell me about a time a patient or their family was anxious right before surgery. What did you say or do?

ability to deliver compassionate care under time pressure, not just technical competence

Tell me about a time you had feedback about how something was run in your unit and you raised it. What happened?

alignment with the organization's stated value of nurses speaking up to shape culture

Technical

Walk me through how you set up and run a case for an open heart or neuro procedure, from the moment you get the schedule to the moment the patient rolls into the room.

whether the candidate can handle high-acuity specialty cases without hand-holding

How do you approach circulating versus scrubbing on a robotic surgery case, and what's different about your prep for those compared to an open procedure?

actual hands-on familiarity with robotic surgery programs, not just awareness they exist

How do you keep track of counts, instruments, and sponges across a long case, especially when there's a shift change or relief coming in mid-procedure?

rigor around a core patient-safety task that has zero margin for error

What does evidence-based practice actually look like for you day to day in the OR, not just as a phrase?

whether the candidate can translate a buzzword into concrete clinical decisions

As a Level I trauma center, you might get a case with little to no warning or history on the patient. How do you prepare a room when you don't have much information?

adaptability and clinical instinct in true trauma conditions versus scheduled cases

Situational

Tell me about a time the surgeon called for something and the count wasn't right, or an instrument wasn't sterile. What did you do in that moment?

commitment to safety protocol even under pressure from a physician

You're on call and get paged for an emergent case with a 30 minute response window. Walk me through what happens from the page to you being scrubbed in.

realistic understanding of call expectations and ability to mobilize quickly

With 15 suites running and specialties from trauma to neuro to open heart, how do you prioritize when you're pulled between rooms or asked to help another team mid-shift?

flexibility and triage instinct in a large, high-volume surgical department

This role has rotating shifts, required call, weekends, and holidays. How have you managed a schedule like that in the past, and what makes it work for you?

realistic fit with the demanding, irregular schedule before it becomes a retention problem

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37703 Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: We are flexible and open to the shifts/hours. Below are the option available with the most important aspect being that the 1.0 FTE (40 hours) requirement is met. • x5 8-hour shifts 1045-1915 • x4 10-hour shifts 1045-2115 • x3 12-hour shifts 1045-2315 & x1 4-hour shift 1045-1500 • x2 12-hour shifts 1045-2315 & x2 8-hour shifts 1445-2315 • x2 12-hour shifts 1045-2315 & x2 8-hour shifts 1045-1915 Required call, weekend and holiday requirements. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Operating Room Downers Grove, IL Where You Will Work: 15 Surgical Suites in a level 1 Trauma Center Various Specialties including Open heart and Neuro Robust Robotic Surgery Program Call response time 30 minutes   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 Good Samaritan Hospital is committed to providing clinically excellent, compassionate care. Through strong partnerships with outstanding physicians and nursing staffs, we are improving the health of residents in our communities and meeting the highest standards for patient care. Over its nearly 40-year history, Advocate Good Samaritan has evolved into a recognized national leader in health care. The hospital earned a Crystal Award from Truven Health Analytics in 2014 for being named to the 100 Top Hospitals list five times. It also is the only health care organization in the state to earn the prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award, achieving the honor in 2010. Advocate Good Samaritan features DuPage County’s only Level I trauma center, a certified Level III neonatal intensive care unit and Magnet® recognition for nursing excellence. A range of services are offered at the hospital, including cardiology, orthopedic surgery, general surgery, gastroenterology, stroke care, obstetrics and gynecology, low-dose diagnostic imaging, and a comprehensive breast center. Advocate Good Samaritan is part of Advocate Health Care 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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