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RN Full-time 36hrs/week MS Neuro/Ortho PM shift

Advocate Health · Sheboygan, WI · $38.20–$57.30 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you picked up on early signs of neuro decline in a patient before it became obvious to everyone else.

What they are checking: clinical vigilance and pattern recognition specific to neuro patients, not just textbook knowledge

This unit runs every third weekend and every other holiday on a 3pm to 3am shift. How has working nights or evenings affected your life outside work, and what have you done to manage it?

What they are checking: realistic self-awareness about shift sustainability rather than a rehearsed answer

Tell me about a time you had to delegate a task to a nurse aide or LPN and it didn't go the way you expected. What did you do?

What they are checking: understanding of appropriate delegation and how they handle follow-through failures

Tell me about a time a patient or family member became verbally aggressive or needed de-escalation. What did you actually say or do?

What they are checking: real experience with de-escalation versus theoretical knowledge, since the posting flags this as a physical requirement

Tell me about a time you were part of a unit council or quality improvement effort. What did you actually contribute?

What they are checking: whether they engage with professional governance or just check the box, since the posting emphasizes shared governance

With about a year of nursing experience typically expected for this role, what part of neuro or ortho care are you still building confidence in, and how are you working on it?

What they are checking: honest self-assessment and openness to growth in a specialty-specific unit

What would you do

You're doing hourly neuro checks on a patient and notice their pupil response has changed since the last check. What do you do in the next five minutes?

What they are checking: whether they can act fast under pressure and know the correct chain of escalation for a neuro emergency

You have five patients, one is a fresh total hip going to PT for the first time, one is confused and pulling at lines, and a family member is at the desk upset about wait times. How do you prioritize the next thirty minutes?

What they are checking: triage and delegation skill under a realistic med-surg patient load

If you were floated to a different unit partway through your shift, how would you handle walking in without full report on your new patients?

What they are checking: adaptability and comfort with the float requirement mentioned in the posting

About the work

Walk me through how you'd assess a post-op ortho patient at the start of your shift, and what would make you decide to call the surgeon right away versus just documenting and watching.

What they are checking: whether the candidate has a real assessment framework and knows escalation thresholds for a surgical population

How do you manage pain control for an ortho patient who says their pain is a ten but their vitals and behavior don't match what you'd expect?

What they are checking: clinical judgment balancing patient-reported pain against objective assessment, and awareness of drug-seeking versus undertreated pain

What's your process for a sliding transfer or repositioning a patient who can't help themselves, especially when you only have one other person available?

What they are checking: safety awareness and practical knowledge of the physical demands described in the posting

How do you stay current on EHR documentation when things get busy, and what's your approach when you fall behind?

What they are checking: realistic habits around timely charting rather than an idealized answer

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The full job description

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Department: 34800 AMC Sheboygan County - Med/Surg 2 Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hou rs Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information: full time 36 hours/week 12-hour shifts 1500-0300. Every third weekend, every other holiday 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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