Registered Nurse (RN)-Medical/Cardiac/Neuro
Posted Sep 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you noticed a patient getting worse before anyone else did.
What they are checking: Whether they trust their assessment and speak up early, which prevents rapid responses from becoming codes.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a coworker about a patient's care.
What they are checking: Whether they can handle disagreement respectfully while keeping the patient's safety first.
HSHS describes itself as mission driven. What does caring for the whole person mean to you on a busy night shift?
What they are checking: Whether they connect with the faith-based mission and treat patients and families with dignity under pressure.
What would you do
It's 3 a.m. and your stroke patient's speech is suddenly slurred when it was clear at midnight. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize an acute neuro change as time-critical and activate the stroke response right away.
On nights you have five patients and two need you at the same time. How do you decide who comes first?
What they are checking: Whether they prioritize with airway, breathing and circulation and safety rather than whoever calls loudest.
A confused neuro patient keeps trying to get out of bed. How do you keep them safe?
What they are checking: Whether they use fall prevention and least-restrictive approaches rather than reaching straight for restraints.
If you're a new grad, how will you handle a situation on nights when you've never seen it before?
What they are checking: Whether they know to use the charge nurse, resources and policy instead of guessing alone.
About the work
Your cardiac patient's telemetry shows a new rhythm you aren't sure about. Walk me through your next steps.
What they are checking: Whether they assess the patient first, get help when unsure and escalate rather than ignoring a monitor change.
What do you watch for in a heart failure patient getting IV diuretics?
What they are checking: Whether they connect the treatment to fluid status, electrolytes and kidney function they must monitor.
How do you call a provider at night with a concern so they take it seriously?
What they are checking: Whether they use a clear structure like SBAR with the data a provider needs to act.
How do you teach a patient going home after a heart attack or stroke so the information sticks?
What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and plain language to prevent readmissions.
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