PRN Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist CRNA - Lake Geneva, WI
Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about the most stressful case you've done. How did you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay focused under pressure and think about it honestly afterward.
Tell me about a time you had to admit a mistake to your team.
What they are checking: Whether they are honest about errors, which is needed for a safe anesthesia practice.
What would you do
A surgeon wants to move faster than you think is safe. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they protect the patient while keeping a respectful working relationship.
This position covers Janesville and Lake Geneva. How do you adjust to working at different facilities?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to different staff, equipment and case mixes without losing safety.
How do you calm a patient who is terrified of going under anesthesia?
What they are checking: Whether they can build trust quickly and explain things in plain words.
About the work
Walk me through your anesthesia plan for an obese patient with sleep apnea having a laparoscopic surgery.
What they are checking: Whether they plan for airway, positioning and post-op breathing risks in a common, high-risk patient.
You lose the airway during a case. What do you do, step by step?
What they are checking: Whether they know airway rescue well enough to act calmly in the most critical moment.
How do you manage hypotension after spinal anesthesia?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain the cause and treat it promptly with fluids and pressors.
How do you manage post-operative nausea and pain for an outpatient going home the same day?
What they are checking: Whether they plan for recovery and discharge, not just the time in the operating room.
How do you communicate a handoff to the PACU nurse?
What they are checking: Whether their handoff is complete and clear so recovery care is safe.
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