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Trainee/Moonlighter - Fellow

Lurie Children's Hospital · Chicago, IL · Part time

Posted Aug 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you were unsure about a decision on call. What did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know their limits and ask for help, which matters most when working with supervision on site.

How do you balance moonlighting with the demands of your fellowship and duty hour limits?

What they are checking: Whether they protect patient safety by being rested and following program rules, not just chasing extra shifts.

Tell me about a hard conversation with a family in the middle of the night.

What they are checking: Whether they can communicate with frightened families honestly and calmly without the primary team present.

What would you do

As a moonlighter you step into a service you may not cover day to day. How do you get a safe handoff at the start of the shift?

What they are checking: Whether they use a structured handoff and identify sick patients early, since they assume care immediately.

You're called to a patient who is deteriorating overnight. Walk me through what you do and when you call the attending.

What they are checking: Whether they act on the urgent steps themselves and escalate early rather than waiting until it is a crisis.

A nurse pages you about a concern you think is minor. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they take nursing concerns seriously and go see the patient, which prevents missed deterioration.

How do you work with an attending whose plan you're not sure about?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise a concern respectfully and clearly within the supervision structure.

About the work

Which procedures are you comfortable doing, and how do you decide whether one should wait for the attending to be present?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about competence and follow supervision rules for procedures.

How do you document care overnight so the day team knows exactly what happened and why?

What they are checking: Whether their notes support continuity and safety, since documentation is a named duty of the role.

What's the most important thing to hand off in the morning, and how do you make sure it's not lost?

What they are checking: Whether they close the loop on pending results and unresolved issues rather than assuming someone else will.

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The full job description

As published by Lurie Children's Hospital.

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Rotating Shift (United States of America) Location Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description General Summary: The Moonlighter (Extra Call for Pay Trainees) will immediately respond and assume the responsibilities for the care of the patient by covering the clinical service assigned. The Moonlighter is also responsible for any patient procedures with the supervision of the attending on-site. The Moonlighter will document their care in the patient record. Essential Job Functions: • Coordinate the care of the patient. • Collaborates with the Attending Physician under their supervision. • Perform procedures as needed for the patient under the supervision of an Attending Physician, when applicable. • Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others. • Other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • Must be a current trainee in an approved fellowship or residency program. • Must have a current Illinois Medical License. • Must have current ALS (Advanced Life Support) verification. Education MD/DO: Medicine (Required) Pay Range $48.08-$480.77 Hourly At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits. Benefit Statement For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes: Medical, dental and vision insurance Employer paid group term life and disability Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave 403(b) with a 5% employer match Various voluntary benefits: • Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability • Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage • Tuition assistance • Student loan servicing and support • Adoption benefits • Backup Childcare and Eldercare • Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members • Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities • Discount purchasing program There’s a Place for You with Us At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively “Lurie Children’s”), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that diverse identities strengthen our workplace and the care we can provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging and allyship. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care. Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For questions about how to request an accommodation please contact: employeehealth@luriechildrens.org AI Notice Lurie Children’s utilizes certain AI-enabled features within our recruiting platform to support candidate engagement and assist recruiters in identifying and prioritizing applicants whose experience aligns with job requirements. All employment decisions are made by individuals. It is a civil rights violation with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, or employment for an employer to use artificial intelligence that has the effect of subjecting employees to discrimination on the basis of protected classes under the Illinois Human Rights Act or to use zip codes as a proxy for protected classes. For questions about the use of artificial intelligence in this process or any additional support, please contact: peoplequestions@luriechildrens.org

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