Registered Nurse (RN) Weekend Only, OR
Posted Sep 23, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This is a weekend-only OR position at St. John's, days from 6:45 a.m. to 7:15 p.m. with no call. What makes that schedule right for you?
What they are checking: Whether they truly want weekend-only work, which affects how reliable and long-term they will be.
Tell me about a time you had to speak up in the OR to protect a patient.
What they are checking: Courage to stop the line, which is central to patient safety in surgery.
Tell me about a time you supervised or directed another team member, like a tech or aide.
What they are checking: Comfort leading others, since the posting says the role supervises assigned team members.
How do you keep sterile technique solid on the last case of a 12-hour day?
What they are checking: Discipline when tired, since breaks in sterile technique cause infections.
What would you do
How do you run a surgical time-out, and what do you do if someone tries to rush past it?
What they are checking: Commitment to safety steps that prevent wrong-site surgery, even under pressure from the team.
The posting talks about emotional and spiritual support for families. How do you support a family waiting during an emergency surgery?
What they are checking: Compassion and clear updates for families, which matches HSHS's stated focus on emotional and spiritual care.
A surgeon is frustrated and sharp with the team mid-case. How do you keep the room calm and focused?
What they are checking: Ability to manage tension in the room without losing focus on the patient.
About the work
Weekend OR cases are often emergencies. Walk me through how you get a room ready for an urgent case on short notice.
What they are checking: Speed and organization in setting up for unplanned surgery with a smaller weekend crew.
How do you handle a count discrepancy at the end of a case?
What they are checking: Knowledge of count procedures and refusal to close until retained items are ruled out.
What's your experience positioning patients, and how do you prevent pressure injuries or nerve damage on a long case?
What they are checking: Awareness of positioning risks that can harm patients during long procedures.
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