Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nurse Interview Questions
& Process
Real candidates share what happened, how many rounds they had,
and how the experience turned out.
Based on 35 interview experiences · FREE TO READ
Candidate interview experiences
First-hand accounts from people who interviewed at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Registered Nurse
Entry Average Positive experience Accept offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Phone screen Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral
The interview process was pretty straightforward and fast. They set it up within a few days, and we did it over Zoom. I heard back the very next day and got the offer. The whole thing took about a week. I really liked the interview. They asked about my experience and why I wanted to work at MSK.
Confirmed questions2 questions
- Can you describe your experience as a Registered Nurse?
- What are your reasons for wanting to join MSK?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Registered Nurse
Entry Difficult Negative experience Decline offer 2 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite Background check Offer
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
This interview was pretty rough. They hit me with a ton of questions about conflict, both in teams and with friends. It felt like they asked the same things over and over in different ways. I usually don't leave interviews feeling this way, but this one made me doubt myself. They mentioned they had to stick to their process and that I'd hear back in two weeks after they looked at everyone. But then, the same day, they asked me back for a second interview. I was still feeling weird about the questions, so I talked to a mentor. She thought it was concerning that they asked those kinds of questions because it might mean there's a lot of conflict or nurse bullying on that floor. I really hope that's not the case, 'cause I don't want to work in that kind of environment.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Tell me about a time you dealt with drama in a team and how you fixed it.
- What did you do when you had to work in a team and things were difficult?
- How did you react to negative feedback from a friend and what did you learn?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Registered Nurse
Entry Difficult Positive experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Phone screen
Interview formats
Behavioral Technical
I talked to HR first, and then the week after, I had a meeting with the nurse manager and a clinical nurse specialist. The HR interview had the usual questions, and the second interview focused more on technical stuff. Make sure you're ready to talk about your resume and your clinical rotations. Everyone was really nice, and it seems like a great place to work. I'm still waiting to hear about a third interview.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- Could you describe your leadership qualities?
- What strategies would you use to avoid burnout as a nurse?
- How would you conduct a patient assessment and what potential abnormalities would you identify?
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Nurse Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center interview reports.
“Can you describe what your sock drawer looks like?”
Read reports →“How would you conduct a patient assessment and what potential abnormalities would you identify?”
Read reports →“What strategies would you use to avoid burnout as a nurse?”
Read reports →“What made you decide to pursue nursing as a profession?”
Read reports →“Tell me about a time with a patient that made you realize you wanted to be a nurse.”
Read report →“In a fast-paced setting, how would you decide which patient needs your attention first?”
Read report →“How did you react to negative feedback from a friend and what did you learn?”
Read report →“What makes you want to be a part of Memorial Sloan Kettering?”
Read report →“Could you share what inspired you to pursue a career in nursing?”
Read report →Formats, difficulty and experience
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