First, prepare for success.

• Research your interviewer on LinkedIn or other professional pages.
• Research the medical facility and the surrounding area. Your Protouch Staffing placement consultant can also provide you valuable background information.
• Be prepared to answer specific questions about your qualifications.
• Utilize your network! Check in with former classmates or colleagues who have worked for this organization.
• This research will help you prepare for a common question: What made you interested in working here?

Other common questions include:

• What experience do you have that will bring value to this role?
• What are your strengths and weaknesses as a nurse?
• How do you feel dealing with challenging behaviors?
• What makes you the best candidate for this job role?
• How do you handle high-stress situations?
• How would you approach this specific situation? (Some managers may create a hypothetical challenge to test your response.)
• What is your most significant professional accomplishment?

Remember these best practices:

• Stay connected. Look for unfamiliar phone numbers. Because you’ll likely be interviewing virtually or by phone, find a quiet place with good reception and no distractions.
• Stay upbeat. Always maintain a positive attitude; avoid discussing bad experiences from past assignments/jobs.
• Be adaptable. Emphasize that you are a fast learner and get on your feet quickly in a new environment.

At the end of your meeting, you’re encouraged to ask the interviewer questions. This is your chance to learn more about the position:

• What’s a typical day (or workload) in this position?
• What’s the nurse to patient ratio on this unit?
• How many travel RNs are on the unit?
• What are the specific needs of the clients you tend to deal with? Is there anything within the role that you would specifically like me to focus on?
• Do you have any charting orientation?
• How often do you send your nurses to float? To which floors?
• What kind of scheduling do you use?