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Registered Nurse (RN) - Pain Management

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI

Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to manage a fast-paced schedule with several procedures back to back. How did you keep everything on track?

ability to function in a high-volume procedural clinic without dropping details

Tell me about a patient with chronic pain who was frustrated or in distress. How did you handle the interaction?

emotional composure and communication skill with a population that often carries a lot of frustration and mistrust

You'll be cross-trained into Day Surgery and GI. How have you handled learning a new clinical area or new equipment quickly in the past?

adaptability and willingness to be stretched beyond one specialty

How do you work with techs, clerical staff, and providers when the day gets backed up or something goes off schedule?

teamwork and flexibility within a small interdisciplinary clinic team

What's your background with procedural, ICU, ED, or Med/Surg nursing, and how do you think it applies to a pain management clinic?

whether prior clinical experience actually transfers to this setting, since new grads aren't eligible

Technical

Walk me through how you'd set up and monitor a patient going through a procedure like an epidural steroid injection or a nerve block, from the time they arrive to the time they're discharged.

whether the candidate understands the full pre-, intra-, and post-procedure workflow, not just one piece of it

Tell me about your experience starting IVs on patients who are anxious or have difficult access.

real hands-on IV proficiency, since strong IV skills are called out as a hard requirement

What do you know about intrathecal pump management, and have you had any hands-on exposure to pumps, refills, or dose monitoring?

honest gap-checking on a specialized skill the posting says can be developed on the job

How do you coordinate with pharmacy or a provider when a patient's pain medication regimen needs adjusting?

understanding of medication coordination workflow and comfort communicating with prescribers

This role requires ACLS by the end of orientation. Where are you in that process, and have you used those skills in a real situation?

readiness to meet a hard credentialing deadline and actual code response experience

Situational

Say a patient starts showing signs of a vasovagal reaction or an allergic response right after a procedure. What do you do first, and what do you do next?

clinical judgment and calm under an acute change in condition in a procedural setting

Describe a time you caught a safety issue before or during a procedure, like a consent problem, a site marking issue, or a medication concern.

attentiveness to safety checks in a procedural environment

A patient scheduled for a spinal cord stimulator trial tells you they're nervous and doesn't fully understand what will happen. What do you say to them?

patient education skill and ability to build trust before an unfamiliar procedure

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The full job description

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Department: 37200 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Pain Management Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Monday -Friday 8 hour shift between the hours of 0700-1630. Must obtain ACLS by the end of orientation. Cross training to Day Surgery and GI Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Pain Management 1.0 FTE Where you will work: West Allis WI, United States Our Pain Management Clinic is a fast-paced, procedural environment dedicated to improving quality of life for patients with acute and chronic pain conditions such as back, neck, joint pain, spinal stenosis, neuropathy, cancer pain, and more. • Strong leadership committed to work-life balance • Professional growth and skill development encouraged • Expand your clinical knowledge in a supportive, team-oriented setting • strong staff engagement • patient satisfactory scores We're Looking For: • Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing • Candidates must have at least 1 year of RN experience, this position is not for new grads • 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 • Requires minimum of 1 year of experience in clinical nursing. • Strong IV skills • Preferred qualifications in procedural, ICU, L&D, ED or Med/Surg What you'll do: • Provide pre-, intra-, and post-procedure care • Assist with patient exams • Opportunity to develop expertise in pain pump management and medication coordination • Collaborative team of nurses, techs, clerical staff, and providers • Exposure to advanced procedures: Epidural Steroid Injections, Joint Injections, Nerve Blocks, Radiofrequency Ablations, Kyphoplasty, and Spinal Cord Stimulator Trials • Specialized roles including Intrathecal Pump management and pharmacy coordination About This Location: Count on Aurora West Allis Medical Center for care that’s both personal and exceptional. Located in the heart of West Allis, Wisconsin – just 15 minutes from anywhere in metro Milwaukee – we provide you and your loved ones with convenience, quality and comfort.  Aurora West Allis is home to the Aurora Women’s Pavilion, where women of all ages and at all stages of health come for comprehensive, respectful care.  We have also been recognized for a variety of services, including cancer care, gastroenterology, geriatrics, gynecology, neurology, pulmonology and urology.  Besides our full-service health care offerings, you can also take advantage of a wealth of community programs and services to support you in living the healthiest lifestyle possible. 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! Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: • Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently throughout the workday. • Must be able to: • lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. • lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. • carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance. • Must be able to: • push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. • perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Position requires use of foot pedals on carts or machines. • May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease. Therefore, protective clothing and equipment must be worn as necessary. • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. • Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.   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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