Advocate Aurora Health is hiring for its own floors — no agency between you and the manager. The posted pay pencils out to roughly $74k–$111k a year. It's a day shift — the full-speed version of the unit, with every specialist in the building.
About this role
The Ambulatory and Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN), a member of Advocate Health Nursing Professional Governance community, provides high-quality, patient-centered care through evidence-based practice, clinical expertise, and compassionate care delivery in an ambulatory care setting. The RN collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, advocates for patient needs, and upholds professional practice standards to promote optimal health outcomes.
Skills for this role
Peripheral intravenous cannulationDe-escalation techniquesDirect patient careCare coordinationEvidence-based practicePatient advocacyIndividual crisis managementPatient safety measures implementationPatient treatmentMultidisciplinary team collaborationCommunication skillsDecision making
Certifications
BLS
Requirements
Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
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
Outpatient experience
Peripheral intravenous cannulation
De-escalation techniques
Personal protective equipment (PPE) use
Monday to Friday
About the employer
Advocate Aurora Health
Hospital
You’re weighing Advocate Aurora Health in the Chicago orbit—now part of Advocate Health after the Aurora and Atrium combination—where IL and WI hospitals still carry the day-to-day identity you will feel on shift. Sites range from community campuses like 132-bed…
What reviewers appreciate
+12-month new grad residency with mentorship through the transition to practice
+Sign-on bonuses listed up to $10,000 (L&D) and $7,500 (Med-Surg)
+Education assistance $5,250/year full-time plus $1,500 continuing education
What reviewers flag
−Review themes of toxic or inconsistent management and favoritism across units
−Staffing shortages and higher workloads make work-life balance hard to sustain
−Promotions and internal mobility can stall without leadership support
Benefits: PTO; medical, dental, vision, life; STD/LTD; FSAs; retirement; shift and on-call premiums; annual performance increases; education assistance $5,250/yr FT ($2,625 PT); continuing education $1,500; Med-Surg loan support $5,250/yr FT lifetime cap $21,000 ($2,625/yr PT, $10,500 cap); sign-on bonuses on select RN postings.
Mequon is a quiet, residential community north of Milwaukee along Lake Michigan's western shore. Expect spacious lots, tree-lined streets, and a slower suburban pace—appealing for nurses who want tranquility after demanding shifts.