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Registered Nurse (RN) Procedural GI/Pulmonary Lab St. Luke's

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

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 a patient had a vagal response or their oxygen saturation dropped during a procedure. What did you do first, and what happened next?

hands-on experience managing a real procedural emergency and whether they stayed calm and followed a clear sequence of actions

How do you prepare a patient and their family for an EUS or bronchoscopy, especially when they're anxious about sedation or a possible cancer diagnosis?

communication skill with patients facing high-stakes or scary outcomes, not just informed consent checklist behavior

Tell me about a time you had to speak up when you thought a procedure shouldn't proceed as planned, whether that was a consent issue, a lab value, or something about the patient's condition.

willingness to advocate for patient safety even when it creates friction with the physician or slows down the schedule

Tell me about a time you worked closely with a GI technician or scrub partner to keep a procedure moving smoothly. What made that partnership work?

how they function within the nurse-tech skill mix and whether they see teamwork as central to the room running well

Technical

Walk me through how you monitor a patient under moderate sedation during a colonoscopy or EGD, from the time the medication is given until they're ready for recovery.

whether the candidate knows real sedation monitoring protocols and can catch early signs of respiratory depression, not just recite vitals frequency

What's your process for confirming informed consent, allergies, and NPO status before a patient goes back for their procedure?

attention to pre-procedure safety checks and whether they treat this as routine or as a real safety gate

What do you know about scope reprocessing and infection control standards in a GI lab, and what's your role in making sure they're followed?

basic familiarity with endoscope reprocessing risk, a common source of serious infection control breaches

How would you respond if a patient started to code or needed rapid intervention right after a procedure, before they've fully recovered from sedation?

readiness to act in a true emergency in an area where a full code team may take longer to arrive than on an inpatient floor

Situational

You're circulating for an ERCP and the physician needs something you don't normally stock for that scope. How do you handle it without slowing the procedure down?

working knowledge of ERCP setup and the ability to problem-solve on the fly in a fast-moving room

This unit runs on a rotating on-call schedule with every fourth weekend and you need to live within 30 minutes of the hospital. How do you think about balancing that kind of unpredictability with your life outside work?

realistic acceptance of the on-call and weekend demands rather than a rehearsed yes

Describe how you'd manage recovery for three patients coming out of sedation at the same time when the unit is running behind schedule.

ability to triage and prioritize safely under the fast turnover pace typical of a high-volume endoscopy unit

You're two years out of med/surg or ICU and this is your first time in a procedural specialty. What do you expect will be hardest to adjust to, and how are you planning to close that gap?

self-awareness about the transition from bedside nursing to procedural nursing and a realistic plan rather than overconfidence

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The full job description

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Department: 36802 Aurora St. Lukes Medical Center - Gastrointestinal Services Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 10 or 12 hour shifts M-F start times range between 0530-0800 6 wk schedule On-call is required; must reside within 30 minutes of Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center Weekend Rotation: Every 4th weekend On-Call Requirements: varies - on staffing *On call, weekend and holiday rotation Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – GI/Pulmonary Lab SLMC Where You Will Work: St. Luke’s Medical Center, Milwaukee, WI • Patient Population: Adult patients in the outpatient and inpatient setting. The team supports a wide range of Endoscopic procedures including preventative screening and diagnostic colonoscopies, EGDs, ERCP, Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS), and bronchoscopies. • Culture:  Collaborative, friendly, caring, and supportive • Skill Mix:  Experienced nurses and GI Technicians 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 • 2 Years of Med/Surg, ICU, ED or 1 year perioperative nursing experience. *Nurse Extern time excluded from Nursing experience. 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: Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center is a 938-bed, quaternary acute care community hospital that provides advanced health care expertise. The organization offers leading edge oncology, cardiovascular and neurology therapies for primarily adult patients. Nursing professional governance is a particular organizational strength, with over 40 years of experience in clinical nurse shared decision making. Aurora St. Luke’s has been recognized for Nursing Excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center Magnet Recognition Program® since 2001, most recently celebrating our 6th consecutive designation in February 2024. 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! 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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