Intermediate Care Unit Registered Nurse (RN)
Posted Apr 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you noticed something was wrong before the numbers showed it.
What they are checking: Whether they use clinical judgment and act on concerns early.
Tell me about a time you had to advocate for a patient with a provider.
What they are checking: Whether they speak up clearly and with facts when a patient needs something.
What would you do
You're on nights, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., in the IMC. A patient's blood pressure drops at 2 a.m. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they assess quickly, act on protocols and call the provider without hesitation at night.
How do you manage a confused patient at night who keeps pulling at their lines?
What they are checking: Whether they think about delirium, safety and alternatives to restraints.
How do you stay sharp and safe across three 12-hour night shifts in a row?
What they are checking: Whether they have realistic habits for fatigue, which affects patient safety.
A coworker seems overwhelmed with their patients. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they help teammates and support a team culture on a busy unit.
If you're newer to IMC, how would you build your skills on this unit?
What they are checking: Whether they're honest about what they need to learn and proactive about it.
About the work
What kinds of patients and treatments do you expect to see on an intermediate care unit?
What they are checking: Whether they understand step-down care like telemetry, drips and close monitoring.
How do you double check high-risk medications before giving them?
What they are checking: Whether they follow safety checks like independent double checks for insulin or heparin.
How do you prioritize your first hour after taking report?
What they are checking: Whether they organize around the sickest patients and time-sensitive tasks.
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