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Registered Nurse Same Day Surgery Casual Rotating

Northwestern Medicine · Huntley, IL · Part time · Health Care Provider

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you calmed an anxious patient before a procedure.

What they are checking: Whether they can reduce fear with clear explanations, which affects both safety and satisfaction.

Tell me about a time you worked with the OR, anesthesia or PACU to fix a problem that was slowing the day down.

What they are checking: Whether they collaborate across departments to keep surgical flow safe and on time.

What would you do

A patient tells you they ate breakfast this morning, but their surgery is in an hour. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they stop the process and notify anesthesia instead of hoping it will not matter.

The schedule is running behind and patients are getting frustrated in the waiting area. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they keep patients informed and manage expectations instead of avoiding the problem.

This role covers Huntley and Sandwich. How do you adjust when you move between departments?

What they are checking: Whether they stay safe and consistent despite different routines at each site.

About the work

Walk me through how you prepare a patient for surgery in the hour before they go back to the OR.

What they are checking: Whether they confirm consent, NPO status, allergies, site marking and meds so the case starts safely.

How do you decide a same-day surgery patient is ready to go home?

What they are checking: Whether they use clear discharge criteria for pain, nausea, vital signs and a safe ride home.

How do you teach post-op care to a patient who is still groggy from anesthesia?

What they are checking: Whether they include the caregiver and give simple written instructions, since the patient may not remember.

The posting mentions recognizing signs of abuse or neglect. How would you notice and respond to that in a pre-op setting?

What they are checking: Whether they stay alert to red flags even in quick, routine interactions.

How do you adapt your care for a child having surgery compared to an older adult?

What they are checking: Whether they think about age-specific needs, family involvement and different risks.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Responsibilities: • Collects and analyzes data, identifies expected outcomes, develops and implements an individualized plan, coordinates care delivery and evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes. • Directs care and determines the appropriate utilization of any assistant involved in providing direct patient care. • Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and ancillary staff. Creates a documented plan, focused on outcomes and decisions related to the care and delivery of services that indicates communications with patients, families, and others. • Participates in shared governance, committee work, and unit projects. • Evaluates and documents the patient’s responses to nursing interventions in the health record and properly individualizes the plan of care based on the evaluation of findings. • Utilizes the best available evidence, including research findings to guide practice decisions. Required : • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to collaborate with others • Strong analytic abilities *Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Preferred: • Experience in specific clinical area • Additional Preferences for the Emergency Room and the Pediatric Emergency Room • Trauma Nurse Specialist (TNS) • Emergency Communications Registered Nurse • Certified Pediatric Nurse • Certified Emergency Nurse Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.

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