RN Inpatient - ICU (Weekends Only, Full Time, Varied Shifts)
Posted Aug 17, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This is a weekends-only role. How would you stay current on unit changes and keep your skills sharp?
What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to stay connected and competent while only working weekends.
Tell me about a time you were part of a code. What was your role?
What they are checking: Whether they can function well in emergencies, which are common in the ICU.
The posting mentions strong RN mentorship. How do you like to receive feedback, and how do you give it?
What they are checking: Whether they are open to learning and can support others on the team.
Tell me about a time you questioned a provider's decision for a critically ill patient.
What they are checking: Whether they speak up for safety, which matters in the ICU.
What would you do
Your patient's condition changes suddenly on a weekend when fewer specialists are around. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can escalate effectively and make sure the right provider is reached quickly.
How do you support a family whose loved one is very sick and may not survive?
What they are checking: Whether they can offer clear information and compassion in hard moments.
About the work
How do you titrate a vasopressor for a patient whose blood pressure keeps dropping?
What they are checking: Whether they understand drip titration, goals and when to call the provider.
Walk me through how you care for a patient on a ventilator.
What they are checking: Whether they know airway care, alarms, sedation and steps to prevent pneumonia.
How do you prevent pressure injuries in a patient who can't move?
What they are checking: Whether they turn, position and assess skin consistently, since ICU patients are high risk.
How do you manage sedation so a patient is comfortable but still able to be assessed?
What they are checking: Whether they use sedation scales and daily interruptions instead of keeping patients heavily sedated.
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