Registered Nurse - NICU - Nights
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your NICU experience. What's the sickest baby you've cared for?
What they are checking: Whether they have the level III experience the role and bonus call for.
Tell me about a time you supported parents whose baby was dying or very sick.
What they are checking: Emotional skill and compassion in the hardest NICU moments.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a neonatologist or NNP about a baby's care.
What they are checking: Whether they advocate clearly and respectfully for the baby.
Nights with every third weekend and rotating holidays. What helps you stay sharp on those shifts?
What they are checking: Whether they can sustain a night schedule safely.
What would you do
What does family centered care look like in a single room NICU at 3 a.m.?
What they are checking: Whether they include parents in care even at night in this unit's single room setup.
You get floated to Peds/PICU or Mother Baby. How do you handle that?
What they are checking: Flexibility and judgment about working safely outside the NICU, which the posting says will happen.
About the work
A 26-weeker on the ventilator has a sudden drop in sats and heart rate. Walk me through what you do.
What they are checking: Fast troubleshooting of airway problems like tube displacement, blockage or pneumothorax.
How do you manage a baby on TPN and lipids through a PICC or UVC?
What they are checking: Central line and nutrition safety, which are major infection and error risks in the NICU.
What signs of sepsis do you watch for in a newborn?
What they are checking: Recognition of subtle sepsis signs like temperature instability and feeding changes.
How do you double-check neonatal medication doses and drips?
What they are checking: Safety habits for very small, weight-based doses.
How do you protect a premature baby's development during cares, like light, noise and handling?
What they are checking: Knowledge of developmental care that affects long-term outcomes.
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