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Registered Nurse (RN) Operating Room

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a break in sterile technique during a procedure. What did you do in the moment?

willingness to speak up and stop the line even under pressure from the surgical team

Tell me about a surgeon you've worked with who has a difficult communication style. How did you handle it?

ability to maintain patient safety and professionalism under interpersonal friction with physicians

Tell me about a time a case went sideways unexpectedly, like a sudden hemorrhage or equipment failure. What did you do first?

composure and clinical decision-making under acute stress

Tell me about a time you had to advocate for a patient when you disagreed with a plan of care in the OR.

patient advocacy instincts and confidence to raise concerns to a surgeon

How do you handle it when a family member or patient is anxious right before you take them back for surgery?

bedside communication skills and compassion under time pressure

Technical

Walk me through how you set up your room for a case you've never circulated before.

whether the candidate has a repeatable prep process rather than relying on memory or luck

How do you run counts with the scrub tech, and what do you do if the count doesn't reconcile at the end of a case?

knowledge of a core patient safety protocol and discipline in following it exactly, not shortcuts

What's your process for a surgical time-out, and have you ever had to stop one?

commitment to protocol over deference to hierarchy in the room

How do you approach positioning and skin prep for a patient with a complex history, like obesity or a pressure injury risk?

clinical judgment applying evidence-based practice to reduce patient harm

What's your experience level with different surgical specialties, like ortho, general, or neuro cases?

fit between candidate's actual OR exposure and the variety of cases this Level I trauma center runs

Situational

Say it's 3 a.m., you're on call, and a trauma comes in needing an emergent case while you're already circulating another room. What do you do?

prioritization and communication skills during overnight, low-staffing crunches typical of this shift

You're the only experienced circulator in the room with a newer scrub tech during a night shift emergency. How do you manage that?

leadership and mentoring instinct when staffing is thin

How do you stay sharp working overnight shifts, especially with call requirements stacked on top of your regular schedule?

realistic self-awareness about fatigue management and reliability for a demanding schedule

If you noticed a pattern of near-misses with a particular piece of equipment, what would you do about it?

initiative around systems-level safety reporting rather than just individual vigilance

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 37703 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Surgery Room Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Overnight (3rd shift) RN: 2245pm-0715am 5 days a week, shift differential applicable. Some weekends, holidays, and 24-32 hours of call per 4–6-week period required. Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Where you Will Work: Main Operating Room Circulating Registered Nurse for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Registered nurses with a minimum of 1 year experience in Perioperative nursing in the Operating Room (OR) are welcome to apply! Come and continue in your dream job with the prestigious Advocate Health hospital network at Advocate’s Lutheran General MAGNET teaching Hospital! 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   • Time management and problem-solving skills, willingness to learn new things, adaptable to change, and dedication to the team's success in the operating room. 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 professional 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 645-bed non-profit teaching hospital located in the Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Illinois. Founded in 1897, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is the sixth largest hospital in the Chicago area, and it operates a Level I trauma center   Ready to Take the Next Step:   Apply Now!  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.

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