Registered Nurse- Operating Room PM shift
Posted Sep 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 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.
Behavioral
Tell me about a time you caught something during a time-out or pre-op verification that stopped the team from moving forward.
whether they actually speak up and stop the line when something looks wrong, not just go through the motions
Tell me about a case that went sideways, whether it was equipment failure, a change in patient status, or something unexpected, and how you and the team adjusted.
composure and problem-solving when the plan falls apart mid-case
Tell me about a conflict you've had with a surgeon or another team member in the OR and how you worked through it.
conflict resolution skill in a high-hierarchy, high-stress environment
Tell me about a time you were part of a unit council or quality improvement project. What did you actually contribute?
genuine engagement with shared governance versus a resume line
Technical
Walk me through how you run a surgical count with the scrub tech and surgeon, and what you do the moment a count doesn't match.
whether the candidate follows a strict, non-negotiable safety protocol under pressure rather than skipping steps to save time
Describe how you'd respond if a patient in the OR suddenly showed signs of malignant hyperthermia.
depth of clinical knowledge for a low-frequency, high-stakes emergency specific to this specialty
How do you decide what to delegate to an LPN or unlicensed assistive personnel during a case versus what you have to handle yourself?
understanding of scope of practice and safe delegation boundaries
How do you adjust your approach when the patient on the table is a child versus an elderly adult with multiple comorbidities?
grasp of age-specific care principles the posting explicitly calls out
What does your documentation routine look like during a case, and how do you keep the EHR accurate when things are moving fast?
discipline around timely, accurate charting rather than treating it as an afterthought
Situational
A surgeon wants to proceed before the final count is confirmed. What do you do?
willingness to hold a boundary with a physician when patient safety is on the line
You're on call and get pulled in for an add-on trauma case right after finishing a long shift. How do you make sure your assessment and documentation don't slip?
self-awareness about fatigue and whether they have real safeguards, not just an assurance that it won't happen
If you're floated to a different surgical service or another unit you're less familiar with, how do you get up to speed fast enough to keep the patient safe?
adaptability given the posting's float requirement across units and facilities
This role includes weekend rotation, call, and holiday coverage. How have you handled that kind of schedule in the past, and what makes it sustainable for you?
realistic expectations and past evidence of reliability under an on-call schedule
Describe a moment when you had to physically manage a combative or unsafe patient situation, in or near the OR. What did you do?
comfort and competence with the physical safety and de-escalation demands listed in the job
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