Registered Nurse (RN) - Med/Surg
Posted May 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about your med-surg experience and what you find rewarding about it.
What they are checking: Genuine interest in med-surg nursing and the variety of patients it brings.
Tell me about a time you caught a medication error.
What they are checking: Attention to detail and honesty about how errors happen and how to prevent them.
What would you do
You have five patients, two admissions coming and one patient getting worse. Walk me through your plan.
What they are checking: Prioritization, delegation and asking for help on a heavy assignment.
A patient refuses to get out of bed after surgery. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Motivating patients with education and empathy since early mobility affects recovery.
How do you handle a conflict with a coworker during a busy shift?
What they are checking: Professional conflict resolution that keeps patient care on track.
About the work
How do you screen for sepsis on a med-surg floor?
What they are checking: Recognizing early signs of sepsis and acting quickly on protocols.
What do you delegate to a PCT, and how do you follow up?
What they are checking: Safe delegation within scope and making sure tasks are done correctly.
How do you prevent hospital-acquired infections like CAUTI and CLABSI?
What they are checking: Daily practices like catheter removal reviews, line care and hand hygiene.
How do you prepare a patient for discharge from the start of their stay?
What they are checking: Early discharge planning and teaching that prevent readmissions.
How do you manage a patient with alcohol withdrawal on your unit?
What they are checking: Knowledge of withdrawal scoring tools like CIWA and safe medication use.
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