Newly Licensed (RN) - Cardiac Angioplasty
Posted Aug 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a time you had to manage more than one patient whose conditions were both changing at the same time. How did you prioritize?
ability to triage competing demands on a fast-paced, high-acuity floor
Tell me about a time you had to speak up because you disagreed with a physician's order or plan.
comfort with patient advocacy and willingness to escalate concerns respectfully
Describe a time you made a mistake or almost made one in patient care. What did you do afterward?
honesty, accountability, and understanding of safety reporting culture
Tell me about a time you had to work closely with a team, maybe techs, charge nurse, or physicians, to get a patient stabilized quickly.
teamwork and communication under pressure, important on a 24-bed high acuity unit
What does a nurse residency program mean to you, and what would you want to get out of it here?
openness to mentorship and structured learning, key for new grad support
Technical
Walk me through how you'd assess a patient who just came back from the cath lab after an angioplasty.
whether the candidate knows core post-procedure checks like access site, distal pulses, and vital sign trends
What signs would make you worried a chest pain patient is having a STEMI versus something less urgent?
clinical knowledge of cardiac symptom recognition relevant to this unit's high STEMI volume
How do you approach caring for a heart failure patient who's retaining fluid? What would you be watching for shift to shift?
understanding of fluid balance, weight tracking, and diuretic response monitoring in heart failure care
If you're new to cardiac care, what have you done so far to build your knowledge of things like EKG rhythms or cardiac medications?
self-directed learning and genuine interest in the specialty given many applicants are new grads
Situational
A patient's femoral or radial access site starts bleeding or you notice a growing hematoma. What do you do first, and who do you call?
recognition of an emergency and correct escalation sequence for bleeding complications
You're prepping a patient for a pre-op TAVR or open heart surgery and their family has a lot of anxious questions right before transport. How do you handle that conversation?
communication skill under time pressure and ability to reassure without overstepping scope
It's 2 a.m., you're the only RN immediately available, and a patient's telemetry alarm shows a new arrhythmia. Walk me through what you do.
composure and correct clinical response sequence during night shift with limited immediate support
How do you plan to handle the adjustment to night shift and working every third weekend, especially early in your career?
realistic expectations and resilience around schedule demands
A family member on the unit is upset about how long they've been waiting for updates on their loved one. How do you handle that interaction?
patient and family experience skills in a high-volume, high-stress environment
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