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Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care

Advocate Health · Milwaukee, WI

Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you had to manage a patient whose condition changed quickly while you were also handling other patients.

how the candidate handles competing demands and recognizes clinical deterioration under pressure

Tell me about a shift where the clinic was slammed for hours straight. How did you pace yourself and keep from cutting corners?

stamina and judgment about maintaining safety standards under sustained volume

Describe a time you disagreed with a provider's plan for a patient. What did you do?

how the nurse advocates for patients while staying collaborative with providers

Tell me about a time you had to give bad news or explain a difficult diagnosis to a patient who was scared or upset.

communication skill and composure with anxious walk-in patients who don't know their care team

Technical

What is your experience starting IVs and doing wound care, and how many of each would you say you've done in a typical week at your last job?

actual hands-on procedural competency, not just familiarity with the concept

How do you decide when a patient in urgent care actually needs to be sent to the ER instead of treated here?

clinical judgment about scope of urgent care versus emergency escalation

Urgent care sees a lot of exposure to communicable disease and body fluids. Walk me through how you handle infection control in a fast-turnover exam room.

attention to safety protocols and consistency under time pressure

Situational

Walk me through how you triage a full waiting room when three patients walk in at once and none of them have appointments.

whether the candidate can prioritize acuity quickly in a walk-in setting without a scheduling buffer

This clinic floats staff across the Milwaukee urgent care market. How do you feel about being sent to a different location on short notice, and what would help you get up to speed fast in an unfamiliar clinic?

flexibility and adaptability to unfamiliar workflows, layouts, and teams

A patient comes in agitated and starts raising their voice at staff. What do you do in the moment?

verbal de-escalation skill and awareness of when to involve security or other staff for safety

You don't have ACLS or PALS yet since you're within your first six months. How do you plan to prepare for those certifications while working full shifts?

self-direction and realistic planning around a hard job requirement

This role covers shifts from 8am open to 7pm close on weekdays and every fourth weekend, sometimes as 12-hour shifts. What does that kind of schedule look like for you realistically?

honesty about availability and likelihood of long-term reliability on the schedule

You're the only RN on shift and two patients need something at the same time, one wants a status update and the other needs a treatment. How do you handle that?

ability to triage tasks and communicate proactively without neglecting either patient

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The full job description

As published by Advocate Health.

Department: 02190 AMG Rivercenter - Immediate Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm, weekends are 8:00am-4:00pm. Must be available open to close. Would be scheduled a combination of 8 and 12 hours shifts. Every fourth weekend. Two Holidays per year. Weekend shift premium of $3.00/hr, time and a half pay for holidays. ACLS and PALS within 6 months of Hire. Required floating within the Milwaukee Market of Urgent Care. Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25 Where You Will Work :  Advocate Medical Group (AMG) is part of  Advocate Health , one of the nation’s largest nonprofit health systems. With more than 350 locations across Illinois and Wisconsin, AMG offers a wide range of specialties and services, including primary care, medical and surgical care, pediatrics, women’s health, behavioral health, and more. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving health outcomes in the communities we serve. Joining AMG means being part of a collaborative, patient-focused environment where innovation and quality care thrive.  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  Minimum of 1 year of RN experience is preferred.  What You’ll Do:   Schedule: Clinic hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-7:00pm, weekends are 8:00am-4:00pm. Must be available open to close. Would be scheduled a combination of 8 and 12 hours shifts. Every fourth weekend. Two Holidays per year. Weekend shift premium of $3.00/hr, time and a half pay for holidays. ACLS and PALS within 6 months of Hire. Required floating within the Milwaukee Market of Urgent Care.  Actual compensation offered in the Pay Range of $35.50-$53.25 and will be based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience and/or training. 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:  Located within the Aurora Health Center at 1575 N. Rivercenter Dr., Milwaukee, WI, this urgent care clinic provides walk-in and same-day care for patients with non-emergency illnesses and injuries that require prompt medical attention. The clinic serves a diverse patient population and is a convenient alternative for patients who cannot quickly access their primary care provider. 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.  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.  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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