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Registered Nurse (RN) - Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit

Advocate Health · Park Ridge, IL

Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you caught a change in a patient's condition before it became a crisis. What tipped you off?

assessment skills and clinical vigilance, since this unit relies on catching subtle telemetry or respiratory shifts early

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a physician or resident about a patient's care plan. How did you handle it?

communication skills in a teaching hospital environment where residents are heavily involved in care decisions

How do you approach educating a patient or family who is anxious or overwhelmed about a ventilator or intermediate care setting?

patient and family communication skills for a population dealing with serious respiratory or cardiac issues

Tell me about a time you had to hand off a complex patient to the next shift. What did you make sure to include?

quality of handoff communication, critical on a unit with high-acuity, diverse patient populations

Describe a time a new nurse or student was struggling on your unit. How did you support them?

mentorship capacity, relevant to a Magnet teaching hospital culture that values growing others

Technical

Tell me about your hands-on experience with ventilators. What settings and troubleshooting have you actually done at the bedside?

whether the 'vent experience highly desired' preference is real and specific, not just familiarity from clinical rotations

A patient on your unit suddenly desats and their vent alarms are going off. Walk me through exactly what you do in the first two minutes.

clinical reflexes and correct escalation sequence for a respiratory emergency

How do you read and interpret telemetry strips, and can you describe a rhythm change that changed your plan of care for a patient?

depth of cardiac monitoring competency, since the unit covers medical, surgical, and cardiac telemetry patients

How do you stay current on evidence-based practice changes, and can you give an example of applying a new protocol on the floor?

commitment to evidence-based practice as emphasized in the posting, not just compliance

Situational

Walk me through a shift where you were managing a ventilated patient alongside a couple of telemetry patients. How did you prioritize your time?

whether the candidate can triage competing acuity levels safely on a mixed respiratory/telemetry unit

Describe a night shift where you had a heavier patient load than felt safe. What did you do?

willingness to escalate concerns about staffing or safety rather than silently absorb risk

This unit works rotating weekends, holidays, and 12-hour night shifts. How have you managed your energy and focus on a schedule like that in the past?

realistic self-awareness about sustaining performance on demanding night shift rotations

If you noticed a coworker cutting a corner on infection control or line care around a vented patient, what would you do?

integrity and willingness to intervene on patient safety issues among peers

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The full job description

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Department: 34414 Advocate Lutheran General Hospital - Nursing: 3CE Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Night shift (7pm-7am), 12-hour shifts, rotating weekends and holidays Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse (RN) – Respiratory Intermediate Care Unit Park Ridge, IL  Full time; 7p-7a Where You Will Work: 25-bed unit that provides nursing care to a wide scope of diverse patient populations requiring telemetry monitoring related to medical, surgical or cardiac-related issues or also requiring ventilator support in our Magnet-designated, level 1 trauma, teaching hospital.  Excellent nursing culture and exposure to patients with diverse and complex medical issues to build the skills and knowledge and grow in your nursing career. 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 and ACLS within 6 months of hire • Requires 1 year minimum of Medical/Surgical nursing experience to be considered • Vent experience highly desired 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 Lutheran General Hospital is a 686 bed, non-profit, acute care, teaching hospital, level 1 trauma center and level 3 perinatal center. Advocate Lutheran General offers innovative services, advanced technology and holds national recognition for achievements in quality patient care. Five-time Magnet Designee by the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Accolades include: • 50 years of CARF accreditation for inpatient rehabilitation • Emergency Nurses Association Lantern Award • Best Hospital for Maternity Care by US News and World Report • FACT Accreditation for the Transplant and Cellular Therapy Program • Healthgrades America’s 50 Best Hospitals • Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center • New 6-bed Epilepsy Monitoring Unit • New 12-bed Clinical Decision Unit 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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