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Registered Nurse- Surgical-Full Time Nights
Posted Jul 13, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you called a provider at night about a patient. How did you present it?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate using SBAR so the provider can make fast, informed decisions.
How do you keep your energy and focus up working full-time nights?
What they are checking: Whether they can handle the long-term demands of night shift safely.
Tell me about a time you helped a coworker who was overwhelmed on your unit.
What they are checking: Whether they work as a team on a night shift where help is limited.
What would you do
You have five patients and one is getting worse while another needs pain medicine now. How do you decide?
What they are checking: Whether they prioritize by safety and still keep other patients comfortable and informed.
A confused older patient keeps trying to climb out of bed after surgery. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they address delirium and fall risk safely without jumping to restraints.
About the work
Your post-op patient's pain is getting worse overnight and their heart rate is climbing. What are you thinking?
What they are checking: Whether they consider complications like bleeding, infection or blood clots and not only pain control.
How do you assess a surgical wound and drain during a night shift check?
What they are checking: Whether they know what normal looks like and recognize early signs of infection or bleeding.
How do you manage pain for a patient on a PCA pump while watching for oversedation?
What they are checking: Whether they balance pain relief with respiratory safety, which is a common surgical risk.
How do you prevent post-op complications like pneumonia or blood clots during the night?
What they are checking: Whether they keep up with incentive spirometry, mobility and other prevention steps.
How do you give a clear handoff to the day nurse after a busy night?
What they are checking: Whether they share key changes and pending items so care continues safely in the morning.
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