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Resource Registered Nurse - Women's Health

Advocate Health · Chicago, IL

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

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Behavioral

Walk me through a time you floated into a unit you didn't know well and had to get up to speed fast. What did you do in the first thirty minutes?

whether the candidate has a repeatable method for orienting quickly rather than relying on luck or familiarity

Describe a time a nurse or tech on an unfamiliar unit pushed back when you tried to delegate a task. How did you handle it?

ability to build enough credibility as an outsider to delegate effectively without a long-standing team relationship

Tell me about a night when you had a rough patient outcome or a near-miss. What did you change afterward?

honesty about mistakes and whether they use quality review to actually change practice

Give me an example of when you had to advocate for a patient or newborn when another team member disagreed with your read of the situation.

willingness to speak up for patient safety even when it creates friction with less familiar colleagues

Technical

Tell me about a postpartum hemorrhage or other obstetric emergency you were part of. What was your specific role and what did you do first?

depth of hands-on emergency response experience and whether they can name concrete clinical actions, not just describe the event

How do you approach charting when every site you float to may have small differences in how the EHR is set up for L&D versus postpartum documentation?

attention to detail and adaptability with electronic records across multiple site configurations

A laboring patient's fetal heart tracing suddenly shows late decelerations while you're covering a unit alone because the regular staff is on break. What do you do?

clinical judgment under pressure and knowledge of escalation steps in an obstetric emergency

What's your process for reviewing a new unit's policies and safety protocols when you only have a short handoff before your shift starts?

how systematically they prepare for the unpredictability built into a resource pool role

Situational

You're assigned to Labor and Delivery tonight, but you spent last week on postpartum. How do you keep both skill sets sharp when your schedule swings between the two?

whether the person actively maintains dual competency instead of letting one skill set atrophy between rotations

You arrive at a site you've never floated to before, on a night shift, and the charge nurse hands you a patient assignment with unfamiliar equipment on the unit. What do you do before you touch a patient?

safety instincts and whether they'll ask for orientation to equipment and unit protocols instead of guessing

How do you manage your own fatigue and focus working twelve-hour night shifts across five different sites in a stretch?

self-awareness about sustainability and safety on a demanding, physically taxing schedule

If you show up at a site and the assignment doesn't match your skill set for the night, say you're placed in a role you feel unprepared for, what would you say and to whom?

whether they know the chain of communication for raising safety concerns instead of quietly struggling through a shift

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The full job description

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Department: 34142 Advocate Aurora Health Corporate - Resource Team: IL Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Women’s Health RN Schedule Details/Additional Information • Experience:   2 years RN Experience in Labor & Delivery and Post Partum (must be able to support both service lines) • Schedule: Self-Scheduled; day-to-day floating or 6-week float assignments • 0.9 FTE; Full-Time • Shift:   Nights 1900-0730 (12-hour Shifts) • Support Sites:   Zone 4:  Condell, Good Shepherd, Sherman, Lutheran, Masonic Pay Range: $38.20 - $57.30 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 Minimum Job Requirements  Education Graduate of a Board of Nursing approved nursing education program.  Certification / Registration / License  • Basic Life Support (BLS). Additional education, training, certifications, or experience may be required based on specialty.  • Active registered nurse (RN) multi-state compact and/or single-state license with privileges to practice in the state(s) where the RN is providing client nursing services  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 Typically requires 1 year of experience in clinical nursing.  Knowledge / Skills / Abilities  • Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking.  • Time management, prioritization and problem-solving skills.  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.  • Proficiency in operating computer functions (e.g., E-mail, electronic records, digital platforms etc.) clinical, aviation, maintenance, communications, and administrative departments.   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.  Preferred Job Requirements  Education Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN)  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 listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties. 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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