RN Inpatient - SICU
Posted Mar 27, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you caught a problem before it became a crisis.
What they are checking: Vigilance and clinical judgment that prevent harm.
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a surgeon or intensivist about a patient's plan.
What they are checking: Advocacy through appropriate channels in a high-acuity setting.
What would you do
Your post-op SICU patient's urine output has dropped and their lactate is rising. Walk me through your thinking.
What they are checking: Recognizing early shock or complications after surgery and escalating quickly.
This is a weekend position. How do you handle the reduced staffing and support often found on weekends?
What they are checking: Independence and resourcefulness when fewer leaders and specialists are available.
A family wants everything done, but the care team believes treatment is not helping. How do you support them?
What they are checking: Compassion and communication in end-of-life situations.
About the work
How do you manage a patient on multiple vasoactive drips?
What they are checking: Safe titration and close monitoring in critical care.
What do you watch for after a major abdominal surgery in the first 24 hours?
What they are checking: Surgical critical care knowledge, including bleeding and infection signs.
How do you care for a patient on a ventilator to prevent complications?
What they are checking: Knowledge of ventilator bundles and prevention of pneumonia and other complications.
How do you manage pain and sedation for a critically ill surgical patient?
What they are checking: Balancing comfort with safety and using assessment tools.
How do you hand off an unstable patient to the next shift?
What they are checking: Clear, complete handoff that keeps critical patients safe.
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