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Registered Nurse (RN) - Urgent Care Clinic

Advocate Health · Oak Creek, WI

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

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Walk me through a patient who came into urgent care and turned out to be a lot sicker than the initial complaint suggested. How did you catch it?

whether the candidate can rapidly triage and recognize deterioration outside a hospital's full resource setting

Tell me about a time you had to delegate a task to a medical assistant or LPN and it didn't go the way you expected.

comfort and clarity with the delegation model this clinic actually uses

Tell me about a time you disagreed with a provider about a patient's plan of care. What did you do?

conflict resolution skill and respect for interdisciplinary roles without being passive

Describe a moment when a patient or family member got upset or aggressive. How did you de-escalate it?

verbal de-escalation skill referenced directly in the physical requirements

Tell me about a time you got involved in a unit council, quality project, or process improvement. What did you actually contribute?

genuine engagement with shared governance versus just checking a box

Technical

How do you decide what belongs in urgent care versus when someone needs to be sent to the ER right away?

clinical decision-making around scope of urgent care versus emergency escalation

What's your experience giving IV medications, doing wound care, or running point-of-care tests, and how comfortable are you doing that with minimal backup on a slower shift?

hands-on clinical skill and independence given the small-team nature of urgent care

How do you keep your documentation accurate and current in the EHR when the waiting room is full and you're moving fast?

documentation discipline under volume pressure

What age groups have you cared for, from young kids to older adults, and how do you adjust your approach depending on who's in front of you?

competency across the lifespan since urgent care sees all ages

Situational

A patient comes in saying they just need a quick strep test but their vitals look off and they seem short of breath. What do you do first?

prioritization and triage judgment under time pressure with limited diagnostic tools

Two patients need attention at the same time, one with chest pain and one who's been waiting an hour with a laceration. How do you handle it?

real-time prioritization and communication with waiting patients

This clinic is open twelve hours a day, seven days a week, with opening and closing shifts and holiday rotation. How do you feel about that kind of schedule, and have you worked shifts like that before?

realistic fit with the schedule demands, not just enthusiasm

If you were floated to a different Advocate clinic or department for a shift, how would you prepare yourself to jump in safely?

adaptability and safety mindset when asked to float, which the posting explicitly requires

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The full job description

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Department: 02190 Lakeshore Oak Creek - Immediate Care Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Urgent Care hours of operation are Monday–Friday 8:00 AM–8:00 PM and Saturday/Sunday 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Shifts include 4-, 8-, or 12-hour durations with both opening and closing responsibilities. Includes holiday rotation and full-time benefits. 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.  Major Responsibilities: • Engages in unit councils, professional governance, and quality initiatives to improve care processes and apply evidence-based practices.  • Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, diagnose, implement, and evaluate nursing care, engaging patients and families through the continuum of care.  • Monitors patient conditions, adjusts care plans, mobilizes resources, and collaborates with the care team to influence care outcomes.  • Upholds and promotes a culture of safety.  • Continuously evaluates patient, team, and unit outcomes, taking action as needed.  • May administer medications, treatments, and therapies safely and according to clinical protocols and procedures.  • Demonstrates effective communication, feedback, and conflict resolution, fostering team collaboration and appropriate delegation.  • Pursues professional development, completes required education, and maintains certifications.  • Adhere to the ANA Code of Ethics and practices ethical decision-making, respects interdisciplinary roles, and contributes to integrated, unbiased patient care.  • Appropriate delegation to other Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and unlicensed assistive personnel (i.e., nurse aides, credentialed medical assistants, etc.).  • Maintains accurate, timely EHR documentation.  • May be required to float to other units, departments, care areas, or facilities within the designated service area to meet patient care needs.  • Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.  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.  Note : Licensed nurses practicing via telehealth/telenursing/virtual modalities are required to be licensed or hold the privilege to practice in the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located. Licensed nurses are responsible and accountable for knowing, understanding, and practicing in compliance with the laws, rules, regulations, and standards of practice of the state(s) where the client(s) is/are located.  Experience Seeking 1-3yrs experience - Urgent Care or Emergency Dept experience preferred 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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