RN, Emergency Services
Posted Sep 9, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time a patient's condition changed quickly and you were the first to notice.
What they are checking: Whether they catch subtle changes early and act on them, a core ER nursing skill.
Tell me about a stressful shift and what you did afterward to reset.
What they are checking: Healthy coping habits that keep ER nurses safe and in the job long term.
How do you work with paramedics, EMTs and techs so that tasks get done without things falling through the cracks?
What they are checking: Delegation and teamwork in a multidisciplinary emergency team.
What would you do
Three patients arrive at once: chest pain, a child with a high fever, and a fall with a possible hip fracture. How do you triage them?
What they are checking: Sound triage judgment across ages and complaints in a busy Level II Trauma Center.
How do you care for a patient in one of the behavioral health rooms who becomes agitated and threatening?
What they are checking: De-escalation skills and safety awareness for patients in crisis.
You disagree with a provider's order and think it might hurt the patient. What do you do?
What they are checking: Willingness to speak up for patient safety in a respectful, effective way.
About the work
Walk me through your role when a stroke alert patient arrives, knowing we have 24/7 neuro-interventional capability.
What they are checking: Familiarity with stroke protocols and time-critical steps that decide patient outcomes.
A patient with chest pain shows ST elevation on the ECG. What happens next, and what are you doing as the nurse?
What they are checking: Knowledge of STEMI care and the steps that move a patient quickly to the cath lab.
What's your role in a trauma resuscitation, and how do you communicate with the team during it?
What they are checking: Understanding of team roles and closed-loop communication in high-stakes situations.
How do you adjust your assessment and medication safety for an infant versus an elderly patient?
What they are checking: Competence across every age group the department serves.
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