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RN - CLINICAL NURSE I - CST - IP RN (426C)

Memorial Health · Springfield, IL · $30.23–$48.37 an hour · Full time

Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about the range of units and patients you have cared for. Where are you strongest and where would you need support?

What they are checking: Whether they know their skills honestly, which matters when floating to unfamiliar areas.

How do you build trust with staff on units where you are a newcomer each shift?

What they are checking: Whether they can earn quick trust and work as part of each team.

Tell me about a time you used research or evidence to change how you cared for a patient.

What they are checking: Whether they bring evidence-based practice into their work, as the posting expects.

The ANA Code of Ethics and Illinois Nursing Act are named in this posting. Give me an example of an ethical question you faced as a nurse.

What they are checking: Whether they can think through ethical problems using professional standards.

How do you handle the stress of always being the new person on a unit?

What they are checking: Whether they have the confidence and resilience that floating requires.

What draws you to the CST over a home unit?

What they are checking: Whether they truly want the variety and flexibility instead of just the higher pay.

What would you do

On the Clinical Support Team, you may float to a different unit every shift. How do you get oriented fast on a unit you rarely work?

What they are checking: Whether they can adapt quickly and find the information they need to stay safe.

You float to a unit and get an assignment that includes a patient type you have never cared for. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they speak up and ask for help instead of quietly taking on unsafe care.

You are on a med-surg unit and a patient suddenly has a seizure. Walk me through your actions.

What they are checking: Whether their emergency skills are strong across settings.

About the work

How do you decide what to delegate to a nursing assistant on a unit you do not know well?

What they are checking: Whether they delegate safely when they do not yet know the staff's strengths.

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The full job description

As published by Memorial Health.

Focused on the Future of Care We're looking for talented, passionate healthcare professionals to join the team at Memorial Health as we build the future of healthcare. If you're ready to be part of a transformative organization that puts people first, take a look at what we have to offer. Position Type: On-site Job Description Summary: *** $20,000 SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE *** A Registered Nurse (RN) on the Clinical Support Team (CST) will have the opportunity to utilize a wide array of skills across a variety of units and partner with multiple teams. Because of the flexibility our CST RNs possess, we offer elevated RN pay, flexible scheduling with the choice of 8 or 12 hour shift and every third weekend. The CST is responsible for providing coverage on a variety of Springfield Memorial Hospital (SMH) units. The RN is responsible for delegation, supervision, and provision of nursing care for a designated group of patients through utilization of the nursing process. They will provide age-appropriate care and will participate in research when appropriate and incorporate research findings into evidence-based clinical practice. In addition, they will contribute to quality improvement processes and adhere to SMHMission, Vision, and Values, the Nursing Division Mission, Vision, and Philosophy, the ANA Code of Ethics and the Illinois Nursing Act. Being a Memorial RN means becoming a part of a Magnet hospital that raises the bar for excellence. The SMH environment expects high quality care for patients and RNs who want to advance learning to ensure they can be the best nurse possible. Quality nurses not only understand, but also exhibit, that “care starts with caring.” Above all else, being a Memorial RN means we expect you to exceed customer expectations by treating each patient as if they are the only one you are caring for that day, being the calm voice for the family, finding the answers when you don’t have one, and displaying compassion in all interactions. To review Memorial's Benefits click here: Benefits - Memorial HR Job Description: Licensure/Certification/Registry: - Licensed as RN in State of Illinois. - Current BLS/CPR certification per policy. Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: - Must be able to position and/or transfer an average adult patient and possess gross coordination sufficient to perform other patient care duties as required. Must be able to withstand prolonged periods of standing. Must be able to perform difficult manipulative skills such as IV insertion and IM injections. - Environmental working conditions include exposure to blood, bodily fluids and tissue, contagious diseases and/or radioactive or other potentially hazardous materials. Pay Transparency $30.23 - $48.37 Additional compensation in the form(s) of participation in our annual incentive program are dependent on role. Pay is based on factors such as work experience, education, certification(s), training, skills, and competencies related to the role. Memorial Health also offers a comprehensive benefits plan, which includes paid time off, 401(k) match, and health/ dental/ vision insurance options. All benefits can be found at https://jobs.memorial.health/about/benefits/ If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete this application or participate in the hiring process, please contact askHR@mhsil.com . Requests will be handled confidentially.

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