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Registered Nurse (RN) Medical Surgical Unit (Med/Surg)

HSHS · Effingham, IL · $34.00–$51.00 an hour · Part time

Posted Jul 16, 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 was getting worse before anyone else did. What tipped you off and what did you do?

What they are checking: Whether they catch early warning signs and escalate promptly, which is what prevents rapid responses and codes.

Tell me about a time you made or nearly made a medication error. What happened and what did you change?

What they are checking: Whether they are honest about mistakes and report them, which matters more than claiming a perfect record.

This is part-time nights with every other weekend and a holiday rotation. How have you handled schedules like that before?

What they are checking: Whether they are realistic about the schedule and likely to stay, since turnover on nights is costly.

What would you do

You get report on five med/surg patients at the start of a night shift. How do you decide who to see first?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize using airway, breathing, circulation and acuity rather than room order.

You're assigned a CNA who isn't getting vitals and turns done on time. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can delegate and supervise assistive staff directly and respectfully, since the RN stays accountable.

A family member is upset that their mother hasn't been seen by the doctor today. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they can offer calm, compassionate support to families during stressful times while managing expectations.

About the work

A post-op patient's blood pressure is dropping and their heart rate is climbing. What are you thinking and what do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible bleeding or sepsis and act fast, including calling the provider with clear data.

How do you call a physician at three in the morning about a patient so you get what you need?

What they are checking: Whether they use a structured handoff like SBAR and come prepared, so the call is short and useful.

How do you teach a patient going home with a new medication or a wound to care for?

What they are checking: Whether they use teach-back and plain words to confirm understanding rather than just handing over papers.

How do you keep your charting complete and accurate when the unit is short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they protect documentation as part of patient safety, not something they catch up on later.

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The full job description

As published by HSHS.

Pay Range: $34.00 - $51.00 A successful candidate's actual pay rate will be based on several factors including relevant experience, skills, training, certifications and education. Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Med/Surg team. Ideal candidates are patient-focused, mission-driven caregivers looking for an opportunity to apply clinical knowledge while caring for our sickest and most vulnerable patients. RNs in this setting provide high-quality medical care alongside a healing touch and compassionate presence to support patients and families during joyful, stressful, and uncertain times. Position Specifics: Department: Medical Surgical Core Function: Nursing Schedule: Part-Time Nights, 12 hour shifts (2 days first week, 3 days second week), every other weekend rotation (currently every 3rd), holiday rotation Facility: St. Anthony’s Hospital Location: Effingham, IL Education Qualifications • Graduate from an accredited and approved school of nursing accepted for licensure in the state of practice is required. • Bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred. Experience Qualifications • Experience in healthcare is preferred. Certifications, Licenses and Registrations • Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in state of practice is required. • Wisconsin: RNs may practice with a valid multi-state RN license as outlined in the Nurse Licensure Compact rules. • Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Job Description Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Throughout communities in Illinois and Wisconsin, 13 hospitals, numerous community-based health centers and clinics, our 13,000+ colleagues have built a culture based on our solid core values of respect, care, competence, and joy. These are the ideals we believe in, work by, and live each day. Built upon more than 145 years of service to the communities we serve, we now look to the future and our place in it as a health care system that strives to continually improve processes, procedures, and outcomes with the latest and most advanced technologies and treatments. Regardless of how far our passion for excellence carries us, our focus will always remain on the most important person in our entire organization: The patient. Benefits: HSHS provides a benefits package designed to support the overall well-being of our colleagues including their physical, emotional, financial, spiritual, and work health. Colleagues budgeted to work at least 32 hours per pay period are eligible for HSHS benefits. • Comprehensive and affordable health coverage includes medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time colleagues. • Paid Time Off (PTO) combines vacation, sick, and personal days into one balance to allow you the flexibility to use your time off as you need. • Retirement benefits including HSHS contributions. • Education Assistance benefits include up to $5,250 of educational assistance each calendar year and tuition discounts to select colleges with no waiting period. • Adoption Assistance provides financial support up to $7,500 for colleagues growing their families through adoption to reimburse application and legal fees, transportation, and more! • Other benefits include: Wellness program with incentives, employer-paid life insurance and short-term and long-term disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, ID theft coverage, colleague rewards and recognition program, discount program, and more! Benefits HSHS and affiliates is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). HSHS is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace dedicated to pursuing and hiring a diverse workforce. Notice Regarding Potential Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Hiring Process Hospital Sisters may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence or machine-learning technologies, to assist with certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process. These tools may help our recruiting team organize applications, search for resumes, identify qualifications reflected in application materials, and facilitate communications or scheduling with applicants. Information used by these tools may include materials you provide during the application process, such as your resume, work history, education, qualifications, and responses to application questions. These tools are used only to support our recruiting process. Hiring decisions are made by HSHS personnel, and automated tools do not make employment decisions on behalf of HSHS. Applicants who have questions about this notice or who require a reasonable accommodation or alternative evaluation method may contact HSHS Human Resources at Contact@hshs.org

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