[Core] How do you decide when to solve a problem independently and when to escalate it?

Instruction: Describe a practical workflow that would work on a real unit. Emphasize safety, communication, and realistic operational constraints.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can explain a practical general hospital travel nurse hiring workflow with realistic constraints and safe coordination.

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I decide based on risk, urgency, and scope. If the issue is routine and safely within my role, I handle it and keep the shift moving. If it involves patient deterioration, unclear orders, a systems barrier I cannot solve myself, or anything that could quickly affect safety, I escalate early. I...

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