Registered Nurse - RN - Acute Rehab
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you built a strong relationship with a patient over a long stay.
What they are checking: Connection and continuity, which the posting highlights as a reason for the role.
As PRN staff, how do you stay current on the unit's routines and patients?
What they are checking: Self-driven effort to stay competent when working irregular shifts.
Tell me about a time you worked closely with physical or occupational therapists.
What they are checking: Interdisciplinary teamwork, which drives outcomes on a rehab unit.
What would you do
This unit cares for stroke, neuro, transplant, orthopedic and cardiac patients. How does rehab nursing differ from med-surg nursing?
What they are checking: Understanding the goal of independence and how nurses reinforce therapy throughout the day.
A patient is frustrated and wants to give up on therapy. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Encouragement and motivation skills that keep patients engaged over a two to three week stay.
About the work
Walk me through how you would help a stroke patient with swallowing problems during a meal.
What they are checking: Following speech therapy recommendations and preventing aspiration during meals.
How do you manage bowel and bladder retraining for a patient after a spinal or neuro injury?
What they are checking: Knowledge of rehab nursing interventions that build independence.
How do you prevent falls in patients who are relearning to walk?
What they are checking: Balancing safety with the independence rehab patients need to practice.
What would you watch for in a transplant patient on the rehab unit?
What they are checking: Awareness of infection risk and anti-rejection medication needs in transplant patients.
How do you prepare a family to care for their loved one at home?
What they are checking: Practical caregiver training and discharge planning with the team.
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