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Registered Nurse (RN) Peds Cardiac ICU

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

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

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

About your past

What experience do you have with children with congenital heart disease, and what drew you to pediatric cardiac ICU?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how specialized and intense this unit is and have a real reason to want it.

Tell me about a time a child's condition got worse quickly. What did you notice first, and what did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they pick up early subtle changes and speak up before the crisis is obvious to everyone.

The schedule is every other weekend in your first year and holidays each year. How does that fit your life?

What they are checking: Whether they have honestly thought about the schedule they will be working before saying yes.

Tell me about a time you got feedback on your clinical practice that was hard to hear. What did you do with it?

What they are checking: Whether they can take correction in a high-stakes unit where learning curves are steep.

How do you take care of yourself after a shift where a child died or nearly did?

What they are checking: Whether they have real ways to cope with grief so they can stay in this work for the long term.

What would you do

A patient's chest tube output suddenly jumps after surgery. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible bleeding or tamponade and escalate quickly with the right information.

Parents in this unit are often terrified and exhausted. How do you support them during a long ICU stay?

What they are checking: Whether they can include parents in care and give honest updates while also protecting the child's safety.

You disagree with a resident's order on a fragile patient, and they are not taking your concern seriously. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they will use the chain of command to protect the patient instead of staying quiet to avoid friction.

About the work

An infant just back from heart surgery has falling blood pressure and rising lactate. Walk me through what you are thinking and doing.

What they are checking: Whether they can recognize low cardiac output after surgery and act fast while calling for help.

How do single-ventricle patients differ from other cardiac kids in how you think about oxygen saturation?

What they are checking: Whether they know a lower target saturation can be normal for these patients and that giving more oxygen can cause harm.

How do you double-check high-alert drips like milrinone, epinephrine or heparin when doses are weight-based and tiny?

What they are checking: Whether they treat pediatric drip math with real care, because a small decimal error can kill a baby.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 35104 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Pediatric Cardiology ICU Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: teammate will work every other weekend for first year and then transition to every third weekend. Holidays will be worked each year based on every holiday track Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices. • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care. • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes. • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety. • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed. • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures. • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation. • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications. • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care. • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.). • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation. • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs. • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards. Minimum Job Requirements Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program. Certification / Registration / License • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty. • Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking. • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments. 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 and support the weight of 35 pounds in handling patients, medical equipment, and supplies. • Must be able to: push/pull with 30 lbs. of force and perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present. • Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine hand manipulation skills for IV insertion and other procedures/functions. • Maneuver foot pedals on carts or machines. • Perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation, if needed. • 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 be able to respond quickly to changes in patient and/or unit conditions. • Physical Abilities Testing may be required. • Additional department specific physical requirements may be identified for unique responsibilities within the department by the nurse leader. Preferred Job Requirements Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) 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.