Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical (Med 2) - Night Shift
Posted May 21, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you used critical thinking to prevent a patient from getting worse.
What they are checking: Whether they connect clues and act early, which the posting stresses.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake and how you handled it.
What they are checking: Whether they own and report mistakes, which is key to patient safety.
What would you do
You start your shift at 7 a.m. with five patients. How do you decide where to go first?
What they are checking: Whether they review handoff and prioritize by acuity and time-sensitive needs.
How do you handle a patient who keeps refusing to get out of bed?
What they are checking: Whether they explain the risks of immobility and work with PT to motivate the patient.
How do you manage an every-third-weekend and holiday rotation with your other commitments?
What they are checking: Whether they can be reliable for the schedule the posting describes.
A patient's family member is asking you to do things against the care plan. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they balance family input with safety and involve the provider when needed.
How do you keep up with documentation during a busy day?
What they are checking: Whether they chart in real time instead of leaving it all until the end of the shift.
About the work
A patient has a new drop in oxygen levels after surgery. Walk me through your actions.
What they are checking: Whether they assess quickly, apply oxygen, and know when to call rapid response.
How do you teach a patient to manage a new diabetes diagnosis before they go home?
What they are checking: Whether they teach in simple, practical steps and confirm understanding.
How do you decide what to delegate to a CNA and what to do yourself?
What they are checking: Whether they understand delegation rules and keep responsibility for assessments.
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