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Registered Nurse (RN) - Ortho Trauma

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

Posted Sep 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 29, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

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About your past

Seven at night to half past seven. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: The posting states the shift plainly.

Tell me about a time you questioned an order.

What they are checking: Whether they will speak up, which is the most protective thing a nurse does.

What would you do

A trauma patient's condition changes overnight. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: The posting is nights, when the resources are thinner.

How do you support a patient whose injury has changed what their life will look like?

What they are checking: Trauma patients arrive suddenly and leave different.

How do you get help at night when the daytime resources are not there?

What they are checking: The defining constraint of a night shift.

About the work

This is a forty-four bed orthopedic trauma unit at a Level 1 trauma centre. Tell me about caring for trauma patients.

What they are checking: The posting names both the unit size and the trauma designation.

How do you manage pain for a post-surgical or multiply injured patient who is not comfortable?

What they are checking: Pain management is most of the clinical work on an orthopedic trauma floor.

What would make you worry about compartment syndrome, and what would you do?

What they are checking: The orthopedic emergency a floor nurse has to catch, and late is limb loss.

How do you get a patient moving safely after major injury or surgery?

What they are checking: Early mobility decides recovery and is a daily negotiation.

How do you decide what to delegate to a nursing assistant and what you keep?

What they are checking: Delegation decides whether a night assignment is survivable.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35211 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Telemetry: 2 East Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night shift-7pm to 7:30pm Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma Nights Condell Medical Center Full Time Nights Where You Will Work: Join our 44-bed Ortho Trauma Unit at Advocate Condell Medical Center, a Level 1 Trauma Center. Here, you’ll find a collaborative, supportive, and highly engaged team committed to delivering compassionate, safe, and exceptional care. Our nursing team spans from enthusiastic new graduates to seasoned professionals with over 20 years in practice—alongside dedicated nursing assistants who bring diverse skills and perspectives 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 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.