Registered Nurse Cardiac Stroke Tele jobs in Evanston, IL

Your telemetry patient goes into a new rhythm at 3 a.m. Walk me through your first few minutes.

What they are checking: Whether they assess the patient before the monitor and escalate quickly and clearly.

What changes in a stroke patient's neuro checks would make you call a rapid response overnight?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize subtle neuro decline that needs immediate action.

How do you manage a patient on a heparin drip during the night?

What they are checking: Whether they follow protocol for labs, dose changes and bleeding checks.

Tell me about a time you had to wake a physician with concerning news. How did you present it?

What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and confidently using a structured approach like SBAR.

How do you prevent falls on a stroke unit at night when patients are confused?

What they are checking: Whether they use specific measures that fit stroke patients' risks.

How do you delegate to a nursing assistant on a busy night and make sure it gets done?

What they are checking: Whether they direct unlicensed staff clearly and follow up responsibly.

What do you check before giving a cardiac medication like a beta blocker or digoxin?

What they are checking: Whether they check heart rate, blood pressure and labs before giving high-risk heart medications.

Tell me about a time you had several patients get worse at once. How did you manage?

What they are checking: Whether they prioritize well and ask for help when the workload becomes unsafe.