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Registered Nurse (RN) - Stroke ACE Med/Surg

Advocate Health · West Allis, WI

Posted Sep 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you were managing five or six patients at once and one of them suddenly took a turn for the worse. What did you do?

prioritization and triage skill under real acute care ratios, not just theoretical time management

Since this unit is an even split of new grads and experienced nurses, tell me about a time you either taught someone or learned something from a less experienced or more experienced coworker.

fit for a teaching-heavy, mixed-experience team culture

Tell me about a night shift where things got chaotic. How did you keep yourself and your patients safe until the shift ended?

resilience and self-management on 12-hour night shifts, which this schedule requires

Describe a time you disagreed with a plan of care from another team member, like a physical therapist or case manager. How did you work it out?

ability to collaborate across a multi-disciplinary team without creating friction

What draws you to a neuro-focused med/surg unit specifically, rather than another specialty?

genuine interest in the specialty versus taking any open position

Technical

Walk me through how you'd assess a patient who just came back from a CT scan with a new stroke diagnosis. What are you watching for in the first hour?

whether the candidate knows core neuro assessment and stroke protocol basics like NIHSS and time-sensitive interventions

What's your experience with patients who have both a neuro diagnosis and a behavioral health issue, like agitation or dementia on top of a stroke?

comfort with the specific patient mix this unit sees, since it's not a pure neuro floor

How do you interpret a basic metabolic panel, and what would make you call the provider right away?

foundational lab interpretation skill expected on a med/surg floor with electrolyte and kidney patients

How do you keep track of everything you need to do across a 12-hour shift so nothing falls through the cracks?

personal organization system and reliability, since this is core to safe med/surg practice

Situational

You have a patient with dementia who is pulling at their IV line and trying to get out of bed, plus a new admit waiting in the hallway. How do you handle both?

safe judgment when competing demands hit simultaneously, and whether safety comes before task completion

A physician orders a medication that you think might interact badly given the patient's kidney function. What do you do?

willingness to speak up and use pharmacology and lab knowledge to advocate for the patient

If you're new to nursing, what does a nurse residency program need to give you in the first few months to make you feel ready to take on a full patient load?

self-awareness about learning needs and realistic expectations of the residency structure

What would you do if a family member of a patient with Alzheimer's is upset and demanding answers you don't have yet?

communication skill with families under emotional stress, common on this unit

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Department: 34412 Aurora West Allis Medical Center - Med Surg: IU 5 South Medical Status: Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Self-scheduling: 6-week schedules 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts: 1900-0730 Every third weekend rotation, 50% holiday rotation Benefits: • Nurse Residency: for RN’s with less than 1 years' experience •  A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.    • Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000 over 4 years • Tuition Assistance: up to $7,200 per calendar year • Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour • Weekend differential: $4.00 per hour • RN Referral for Advocate Aurora Teammates • Military/Veteran Friendly Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 5 South: Stroke/ACE Med/Surg: West Allis Medical Center West Allis, Wi. USA Where you will work: ​ 5 South: Stroke ACE Med/Surg is a 34 inpatient acute care Med/Surg unit caring for a wide variety of diagnosis including Stroke, Seizures, Neuro focus, Diabetes, Electrolyte imbalance, Kidney Disease, Mental Health, Dementia, Alzheimer’s.  This is an excellent unit to build a neurological focus, foundational skills, become certified in the specialty of Med/Surg and develop specialized skills applicable to any area in nursing. • Culture: Collaborative, supportive, teaching • Skill Mix: equal mix of new graduates and experienced team staff • Typical RN to Patient Ratio: Days: 1:4-5, Nights: 1:5-6 What we are 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 • New RN's and Experienced RN's WELCOME! What you will do: • Build foundational skills and knowledge through Nurse Residency and Preceptor directed orientation. • Build skills in time management, triaging accountabilities, communication skills, pharmacology, lab interpretation, pathophysiology of disease process through a variety of med/surg patients with acute and chronic conditions. • Coordinate comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. • Develop collaborative relationships with a resourceful multi-disciplinary team. • Provide continuity of patient care through 12-hour shifts, patient centered care and team minded support. • Be a valued member of a highly skilled, resilient, and versatile nursing team committed to ensuring the delivery of quality and compassionate healthcare to diverse patient populations. Schedule: • Self-scheduling: 6-week schedules • 12-hour shifts: 7:00 pm to 7:30 am • Every third weekend and 50% holiday rotation Benefits: • Nurse Residency: for RN’s with less than 1 years' experience •  A sign-on bonus is available to applicants who have not received a sign-on bonus from the company for another role within the past 24 months.    • Loan Forgiveness: up to $21,000 over 4 years • Tuition Assistance: up to $7,200 per calendar year • Night shift differential: $5.00 per hour • Weekend differential: $4.00 per hour • RN Referral for Advocate Aurora Teammates • Military/Veteran Friendly About this location: • West Allis Medical Center has been regionally 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. • Get With the Guidelines: Stroke and Heart Failure Gold+ • Age Friendly Health System Designation • Excellence in Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Award 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 list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. #AuroraRN #NeuroRN #GraduateNurse 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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