Registered Nurse - 8S Orthopedic Unit - Nights
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you worked with physical therapy or another discipline to help a patient recover.
What they are checking: Whether they coordinate care across the team, which matters greatly for orthopedic recovery.
Tell me about a time you had a disagreement with a coworker during a shift.
What they are checking: Whether they resolve conflict professionally so it does not affect patient care.
How do you stay alert and safe working nights and every other weekend?
What they are checking: Whether they manage the night schedule in a way that keeps their judgment sharp.
What would you do
A patient is a few hours out from a total knee replacement and says their pain is a 10. How do you assess and respond?
What they are checking: Whether they assess pain fully, rule out complications and use the ordered multimodal plan safely.
An elderly hip fracture patient becomes confused overnight and pulls at her IV. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they consider delirium causes and use safety measures before reaching for restraints or sedation.
You notice a surgical dressing has new bleeding coming through. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they assess the amount, reinforce correctly and notify the provider when needed.
About the work
What signs of compartment syndrome do you watch for, and what would you do if you saw them?
What they are checking: Whether they know this emergency and would call the provider right away rather than wait.
How do you prevent blood clots in post-op orthopedic patients?
What they are checking: Whether they consistently use anticoagulants, compression devices and early mobility as ordered.
How do you safely get a patient up for the first time after joint surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they check orthostatic signs, pain and weight-bearing orders to prevent falls.
How do you watch for opioid oversedation on night shift?
What they are checking: Whether they monitor sedation and breathing closely, especially when patients are sleeping.
What do you teach a patient going home after hip surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they cover hip precautions, signs of infection and clot warning signs in plain language.
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