Registered Nurse (RN) - W
Posted Apr 20, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This neurology position at St. John's is a 36-hour weekend schedule. What draws you to weekend work and to neurology?
What they are checking: Whether they are committed to the weekend schedule and interested in neuro patients.
Tell me about a time you cared for a patient who couldn't communicate clearly. How did you meet their needs?
What they are checking: Patience and creativity with aphasia or confusion, which is common in neurology.
Tell me about a time you worked with therapy or other disciplines to improve a patient's progress.
What they are checking: Teamwork across PT, OT and speech, which drives neuro recovery.
The role offers up to a $20,000 sign-on bonus. What keeps you engaged long term in a job?
What they are checking: Motivation beyond money, which predicts retention after the bonus period.
What would you do
Your stroke patient suddenly has new weakness on one side. What do you do in the first few minutes?
What they are checking: Fast recognition of stroke progression and activation of the stroke response.
A family is struggling to accept that their loved one may not recover after a stroke. How do you support them?
What they are checking: Compassion and emotional support for families facing hard news.
Weekends often have fewer providers in the building. How do you handle a concern when the usual resources aren't available?
What they are checking: Independent judgment and knowing the escalation chain on weekends.
About the work
Walk me through a neuro check. What changes would make you call for help right away?
What they are checking: Solid neuro assessment skills and knowing which changes signal an emergency.
How do you keep a patient with a seizure disorder safe on the unit?
What they are checking: Seizure precautions and correct response during and after a seizure.
How do you check whether a stroke patient can safely swallow before giving pills or food?
What they are checking: Awareness of aspiration risk and the need for a swallow screen before anything by mouth.
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