[Core] Tell me about a time you handled a very stressful shift.

Instruction: Use a concrete example that shows what happened, what you did, how you communicated, and why your response mattered.

Context: Assesses whether the candidate can use a concrete example that reflects strong general hospital travel nurse hiring performance.

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I remember a shift where we had high acuity, staffing strain, and constant interruptions from admissions and family concerns. The stress level was high, but I knew the worst thing I could do was let my thinking get fragmented. I slowed myself down mentally, prioritized by patient risk,...

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