RN - 4E General Medical Unit - Nights
Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught something in a patient's condition that others had missed.
What they are checking: Whether they assess carefully and trust their findings enough to act on them.
Tell me about a quality improvement project or unit change you've been part of.
What they are checking: Whether they contribute to improving care on the unit, as the posting expects.
Tell me about a time you made a medication error or near miss. What happened?
What they are checking: Whether they report honestly and learn, which is how hospitals build a culture of safety.
How do you take care of yourself working nights and every other weekend?
What they are checking: Whether they have sustainable habits for the night schedule this position requires.
What would you do
It's 2 a.m. on 4E and a patient who was fine at midnight is now confused and breathing fast. Walk me through what you do.
What they are checking: Whether they recognize early deterioration and escalate quickly, including calling a rapid response.
A family member is angry because they feel no one has updated them. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they can calm the family, share what they can, and follow through on getting answers.
About the work
How do you organize your assessments and medication passes when you start a night shift with a full assignment?
What they are checking: Whether they plan and prioritize their shift instead of reacting to whatever comes up first.
A patient with diabetes has a blood sugar of 48 and is sweaty. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know hypoglycemia protocol and act fast and in the right order.
How do you teach a patient going home with a new medication when they seem overwhelmed?
What they are checking: Whether they tailor teaching to the patient's needs and confirm understanding with teach-back.
You need to call a physician at 3 a.m. about a patient. How do you prepare for that call?
What they are checking: Whether they use a clear structure like SBAR so the physician can make a quick, safe decision.
How do you prevent falls on a night shift when patients are confused or trying to get up alone?
What they are checking: Whether they use practical fall prevention measures like rounding, alarms and toileting schedules.
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