RN, Surgery
Posted Jul 10, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This role requires BLS, ACLS and PALS. Tell me about a time you used those skills in a real situation.
What they are checking: Whether their emergency skills are practiced, not just certified, which matters in a small surgical department.
What surgical experience do you have, and in which roles, such as circulating, pre-op or recovery?
What they are checking: How their background fits a rural surgery role that may cover several phases of care.
Tell me about a time you had to teach a scared patient about their surgery.
What they are checking: Patient-centered education that eases fear, which the posting names as a duty.
Tell me about a time you worked through a disagreement with an anesthesia provider or surgeon.
What they are checking: Professional communication and teamwork in a small, close-knit surgical team.
What would you do
A surgeon is in a hurry and wants to skip part of the count. What do you do?
What they are checking: Willingness to hold the line on safety even under pressure from a surgeon.
In a small hospital like Hillsboro, you may be one of few surgical nurses. How do you handle that responsibility?
What they are checking: Independence and readiness to solve problems without a large team nearby.
About the work
Walk me through how you lead a time-out before a procedure.
What they are checking: Commitment to safety checks that prevent wrong-patient and wrong-site surgery.
During a case under anesthesia, the patient's temperature and heart rate suddenly climb. What could be happening?
What they are checking: Recognizing possible malignant hyperthermia and knowing the emergency response.
How do you maintain a sterile field, and what do you do if you see it broken?
What they are checking: Strict aseptic practice and speaking up immediately to protect the patient.
How do you document your assessments and interventions during the surgical experience?
What they are checking: Accurate, timely documentation, which the posting lists as a key responsibility.
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