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Registered Nurse (RN) Ortho Trauma

Advocate Health · Libertyville, IL

Posted Sep 3, 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 caught early signs of a complication, like compartment syndrome or fat embolism, before it became serious.

clinical vigilance and pattern recognition specific to trauma orthopedic injuries

Tell me about a time you had to get an elderly patient moving after surgery when they were scared or in pain and didn't want to participate.

skill in balancing mobility goals with patient comfort and trust-building

Describe a situation where you disagreed with a physician or surgeon about a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

ability to advocate for patients while maintaining professional collaboration

Tell me about a time you had to support a nursing assistant or a newer nurse who was struggling on a busy shift.

willingness to mentor and support the mixed-experience team described in the posting

Why are you interested in ortho trauma specifically, and what from your background makes you ready for a Level 1 trauma center environment?

genuine motivation and fit for the acuity and pace of this specific unit

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess and manage pain for a post-op hip fracture patient in the first 24 hours after surgery.

whether the candidate knows ortho-specific pain and mobility protocols beyond generic pain scales

How do you approach neurovascular checks on a patient with a new cast or external fixator, and what would make you escalate immediately?

depth of hands-on ortho assessment skill and threshold for calling a provider

What's your process for fall prevention on a unit with a lot of post-surgical and elderly trauma patients?

proactive safety mindset given the high fall risk of this population

What do you know about DVT and PE prevention protocols for orthopedic trauma patients, and how do you make sure they're followed consistently?

knowledge of evidence-based standards specific to this population's highest risks

What does evidence-based practice look like in your daily work on an ortho trauma floor, can you give a specific example?

whether the candidate can translate the buzzword into concrete clinical habits

Situational

You're managing four patients on this 44-bed unit and one trauma admission comes in unstable while another patient's pain is spiking. How do you prioritize?

triage judgment and workload management under real unit conditions

How would you handle a patient coming in from the ED as a trauma admission who needs rapid assessment while you're still charting on another patient?

time management and ability to shift focus without dropping documentation or safety steps

A patient's family is upset about the pace of recovery and questioning the care plan. How do you handle that conversation?

communication skill and composure with families in a stressful trauma setting

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The full job description

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Department: 35211 Advocate Condell Medical Center - Telemetry: 2 East Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Shift Days 7a-7p Experience Required Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse Ortho Trauma DAYS Condell Medical Center FT Days Experienced RNs only 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.

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