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Registered Nurse (RN)-Surgical Trauma ICU

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

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 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

The Surgical and Trauma ICU at Christ is a 20-bed unit for critically ill trauma and surgical patients. What drew you to trauma ICU?

What they are checking: Whether they understand the intensity of trauma care and have a real reason to want it.

Tell me about a time you were overwhelmed during a shift. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they ask for help and stay organized instead of shutting down under stress.

One year of nursing experience is preferred. What from your past nursing work prepares you most for this unit?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect past skills to the demands of an ICU and know where their gaps are.

What would you do

Your patient with a head injury has a new change in pupil size. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a neurological emergency and escalate immediately.

This team includes trauma surgeons, residents and advanced practice nurses. How do you get the right person to act when you are worried at 3 a.m.?

What they are checking: Whether they know the chain of escalation and can give a clear, focused report.

How do you support a family whose loved one came in after a sudden, violent injury?

What they are checking: Whether they can be present for families in shock and give honest updates without overstepping.

About the work

A trauma patient arrives from the OR on a ventilator with multiple drips. Walk me through your first fifteen minutes.

What they are checking: Whether they have a systematic approach to receiving a critical patient and know what to check first.

How do you manage a patient on a ventilator, and what alarms or changes would worry you?

What they are checking: Whether they understand vent basics and can tell an equipment issue from a patient getting worse.

How do you spot and respond to hemorrhagic shock in a trauma patient?

What they are checking: Whether they know the signs of bleeding and the steps for blood product transfusion and fluid support.

How do you prevent common ICU problems like ventilator pneumonia, line infections and delirium?

What they are checking: Whether they follow prevention bundles as daily habits rather than just chart checkboxes.

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 34511 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Critical Care: STIC Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: 3 12-hour shifts per week 7p-7a with a weekend and holiday track Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 Registered Nurse - Surgical Trauma ICU .9 7p Where You Will Work: Surgical & Trauma Intensive Care Unit, is a 20-bed ICU that cares for critically ill patients with a focus on traumatic injuries and close monitoring in the peri-operative phase of care. This collaborative environment is supported by our Trauma Surgeons & Consultants, Surgical Residents, Advanced Practice RNs, Nurses, and Nursing Assistants. Through ventilator management, serial assessments, intravenous infusions/medications, wound care, education, and rehabilitative therapies, our care team works tirelessly to support our patients and their recovery. 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 • 1 year previous nursing experience preferred. • 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 Christ Medical Center is part of Advocate Health Care, one of the nation’s leading health care networks. A nonprofit, 788-bed, premier teaching institution with more than 1,500 affiliated physicians, Christ Medical Center is one of the major referral hospitals in the Midwest for a number of specialties, including cancer care; cardiovascular services; heart and kidney transplantation; neurosciences; orthopedics; and women’s health. The hospital provides emergency care for more than 105,000 patient visits annually and has one of the busiest Level I trauma centers in Illinois. 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.