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PRN Registered Nurse, Family Maternity Suites

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $30.23–$48.37 an hour · Per diem

Posted Oct 2, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 4, 2026

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time a birth did not go as planned. How did you support the family?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer real emotional support during hard or unexpected moments.

Tell me about a time you used research or evidence to change how you cared for a patient.

What they are checking: Whether they practice evidence-based care, which a Magnet hospital expects from its nurses.

What would you do

You see late decelerations on the fetal monitor. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize a concerning fetal heart pattern and start interventions and notify the provider right away.

A new mom's bleeding seems heavy after delivery. How do you assess and respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can spot postpartum hemorrhage early and act fast, since it can turn deadly quickly.

As a PRN nurse on labor and postpartum, how do you stay current between shifts?

What they are checking: Whether they keep their skills sharp despite irregular work, which matters in a fast-changing specialty.

A patient has a birth plan that conflicts with what the provider recommends. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can advocate for the patient's wishes while keeping mom and baby safe.

How do you handle a patient who is in a lot of pain but does not want medication?

What they are checking: Whether they respect patient choices and offer other comfort options.

About the work

Walk me through how you assess a laboring patient when they first arrive on the unit.

What they are checking: Whether they have the labor experience the posting requires and know what to check first.

How do you support a first-time mom who is struggling to breastfeed?

What they are checking: Whether they can teach and encourage new parents patiently, which affects early bonding and feeding.

How do you delegate tasks on this unit and supervise the care others give?

What they are checking: Whether they understand their responsibility to delegate and check work safely, as the posting describes.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: PRN Registered Nurse, Labor/Postpartum **Previous Labor/Post Partum experience required** The Family Maternity Suites Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. Provides age-appropriate care. Participates in research when appropriate and incorporates research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. Contributes to quality improvement processes. Adheres to MMC Mission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values. A Registered Nurse at Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Nursing is about caring for people. Above all else, working at Memorial means we expect you to exceed customer expectations. You can do this by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. Recruiter: Sandy Dunn Dunn.Sandy@mhsil.com Job Description: Education: Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing required; BSN preferred. One of the following three is required to meet Education requirements: 1) BSN; 2) Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing with enrollment in BSN or MSN program; and 3) Diploma of Nursing or Associate Degree in Nursing with a national certification. Pay Transparency $30.23 - $48.37 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.