RN - CTU 3 - Med Surg - Nights
Posted Sep 28, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had a patient who was very demanding. How did you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay patient and professional while managing their other patients' needs.
If your highest degree is an ADN, how will you finish your BSN within five years?
What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic plan for the education requirement.
Tell me about a time you worked with your team to handle a very busy night.
What they are checking: Whether they support their teammates and ask for help when needed.
What would you do
A post-op patient's blood pressure is dropping and their heart rate is rising. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize possible bleeding or shock and escalate quickly.
A patient's pain medicine isn't working and they're asking for more. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they reassess pain fully and work with the provider instead of just saying no.
About the work
How do you organize your night when you have five or six med-surg patients with very different needs?
What they are checking: Whether they plan their shift and prioritize by urgency rather than going room by room.
How do you watch for sepsis in a med-surg patient?
What they are checking: Whether they know early signs and screening tools so sepsis is caught and treated quickly.
Your patient on telemetry has a new rhythm. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they can recognize rhythm changes and know when to escalate on a cardiac telemetry unit.
You'll need ACLS and NIHSS within a year of starting. How are you preparing?
What they are checking: Whether they are ready to meet the certifications this unit requires.
How do you prevent falls in confused patients overnight?
What they are checking: Whether they use practical measures like rounding, bed alarms and toileting schedules.
How do you prepare a patient for discharge so they don't come back?
What they are checking: Whether they teach clearly and confirm the patient understands their medications and warning signs.
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