Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical (6-4)
Posted Aug 10, 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 patient's condition changed and you escalated it. What did you notice first?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize early warning signs and use rapid response before a patient crashes.
How do you supervise and support an LPN or CNA on your team?
What they are checking: Whether they delegate within scope and follow up, since the posting says the RN supervises these roles.
What med-surg experience do you bring, and what kinds of patients are you most comfortable with?
What they are checking: Whether they have the experience the posting strongly prefers and know their own strengths.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker about a patient's care. How was it resolved?
What they are checking: Whether they handle disagreements professionally and keep the patient's needs at the center.
What would you do
You have five medical-surgical patients and a new admission is coming up from the ED. How do you organize your next hour?
What they are checking: Whether they can absorb a new admission without dropping scheduled care for their existing patients.
A patient refuses a medication you believe they need. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they respect patient rights while educating, documenting and informing the provider.
About the work
How do you manage a diabetic patient whose blood sugar is running high after surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they understand insulin protocols and the risks of both high and low glucose in hospitalized patients.
What do you do to prevent falls and pressure injuries on a busy med-surg unit?
What they are checking: Whether they practice the prevention routines that keep common hospital harms from happening.
How do you prepare a patient for discharge so they don't come right back?
What they are checking: Whether they teach clearly and check understanding to reduce avoidable readmissions.
How do you give a handoff report at 7 p.m. that sets the next nurse up for success?
What they are checking: Whether they pass on the critical details in a structured way so nothing important is lost.
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