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Registered Nurse Neurosciences Intermediate Full Time Nights

Northwestern Medicine · Winfield, IL · Full time · Health Care Provider

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 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

CDH 3B cares for patients with traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, spinal injury and seizures. Which of these have you cared for?

What they are checking: Whether their experience matches the neuro patients on this unit.

Our unit is in the top decile for patient satisfaction. What do you do to make patients feel cared for?

What they are checking: Whether they show the kind of patient focus that keeps scores high.

Tell me about a time you had to explain a complex diagnosis to a scared family.

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and with compassion.

How do you manage working nights and rotating weekends long term?

What they are checking: Whether they can sustain the schedule.

What would you do

Your post-op spine patient suddenly can't move their legs. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they treat new deficits as an emergency and escalate immediately.

How do you keep a confused brain injury patient safe at night?

What they are checking: Whether they use safe, least-restrictive methods to prevent harm.

How do you prioritize several neuro patients who need frequent checks at the same time?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize a heavy assignment safely.

About the work

How do you care for a patient with a lumbar drain after a CSF leak repair?

What they are checking: Whether they know drain management and signs of complications.

How do you watch for vasospasm in a patient after aneurysm repair?

What they are checking: Whether they know the warning signs after subarachnoid hemorrhage.

How often do you do neuro checks and what changes do you report right away?

What they are checking: Whether they know what neuro changes need immediate action.

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The full job description

As published by Northwestern Medicine.

Full Time 7pm-7:30am with rotating weekends $3,000 Sign on Bonus Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus CDH Neuro Intermediate (3B) • 24 bed neurosciences unit providing care to patients requiring medical and surgical treatment of acute neurological and spine disorders • Neurological conditions include acute and stable traumatic brain injury, subarachnoid hemorrhage, stroke, spinal injury, seizure, and acute inflammation or infections of the CNS. Neurosurgical patients include aneurysm repair, CS leaks & lumbar drains, post-op neurosurgical and spinal patients. • We are proud to be in the country’s top decile of patient satisfaction! The Staff Nurse Inpatient reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards. A clinically competent, registered, professional nurse who prescribes, delegates and coordinates nursing care to the acutely ill patient through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Effectively interacts with patient, significant others, and other health team members, while maintaining ANA standards of professional nursing practice. Watch this video for more information Be Part of Better: What It’s Like to Work at Northwestern Medicine - YouTube : https://youtu.be/TqEULZ0fc9o #LI-RS1 #NMBetter #NMWEST Required : • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) • Current State of Illinois Registered Professional Nurse • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) • Strong interpersonal skills • Ability to collaborate with others • Strong analytic abilities *Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) acceptable with commitment to obtain a BSN from an accredited program within three years of first day of employment in clinical nurse role. Preferred: • Experience in Neuro experience • Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status. Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act. Artificial Intelligence Disclosure Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Click on or copy and paste URL to your browser to view detailed benefits information NorthwesternMedicine Career Page https://jobs.nm.org/benefits Please refer to the Benefits Eligibility by Employment Classification to determine benefits eligibility for job postings. If sign-on bonus is included in a job posting eligibility is as followed: Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign-on bonus. Exception : New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position as a Registered Nurse at NM may be eligible.