PCT - CTU 3/Med Surg - Nights
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to get through a heavy shift.
What they are checking: Whether they help others and communicate well when the unit is busy.
You'll rotate weekends and holidays on nights. How do you handle that kind of schedule?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably cover the night rotation.
Tell me about a time you had to speak up for a patient's safety.
What they are checking: Whether they voice concerns even when it feels uncomfortable.
What would you do
This unit mixes cardiac telemetry and med-surg patients. How do you organize your night when patients have such different needs?
What they are checking: Whether they plan rounds and tasks around each patient's needs and the nurse's priorities.
A post-surgery patient tells you their pain is getting worse and they feel sick. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they check vitals and report quickly instead of assuming it's normal.
What do you do when a patient refuses care, like a turn or vitals?
What they are checking: Whether they respect the patient, try again later and tell the nurse.
About the work
What would you do if a telemetry patient's leads came off while they slept?
What they are checking: Whether they reattach leads promptly and tell the nurse or monitor tech so nothing is missed.
How do you take an accurate blood pressure and pulse?
What they are checking: Whether they know proper technique and cuff sizing for reliable readings.
How do you help a patient who needs to use the bathroom at night without risking a fall?
What they are checking: Whether they use fall precautions and stay with the patient as needed.
How do you keep up with documenting everything you do on a busy night?
What they are checking: Whether they chart as they go so care is accurate and complete.
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