Registered Nurse Intensive Care jobs in Summit, WI

Tell me about a time you had a patient whose condition suddenly deteriorated in the middle of the night. What did you do first, and how did it turn out?

whether the candidate can recognize decompensation quickly and follow a clear escalation process under pressure

Walk me through how you'd assess and manage a fresh post-op cardiac surgery patient in their first few hours in the ICU.

depth of hands-on ICU knowledge with hemodynamic monitoring, drips, and early complication recognition

You're covering three ICU patients on a night shift and one of them suddenly needs continuous stroke assessment while another is due for time-sensitive medications. How do you prioritize?

ability to triage competing critical demands with limited staff and still keep patients safe

What's your experience with titrating vasoactive drips like norepinephrine or vasopressin, and how do you know when to call the physician versus adjust on your own within protocol?

comfort with high-risk medications and understanding of scope of practice boundaries

Tell me about the NIHSS scale. If you haven't used it yet, how do you plan to get comfortable with it within your first six months here?

honesty about current competency gaps and a realistic plan to meet required certifications

Describe a time you disagreed with a physician's plan of care for a critically ill patient. What did you do?

willingness to advocate for patients through proper channels without becoming combative

A family member is at the bedside of a trauma patient and becoming increasingly agitated and loud, interfering with your ability to assess the patient. What do you do in the moment?

de-escalation skill and ability to protect patient care without escalating conflict

This unit reviews staffing every four hours and works closely with CNAs and health unit coordinators. Tell me about a time you had to lean on a team member outside the RN role to get through a tough shift.

whether the candidate values and works well within a team-based staffing model rather than operating solo