Are you able to meet all of the hours and shift requirements for this position?

Perioperative nurse hours can vary greatly from hospital to hospital. In larger trauma centers, operating rooms can operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week 365 days per year. In other smaller hospitals, the hours ORs are open can be significantly less. How each hospital staffs their OR can differ as well. You want to ensure that you've read the job description before your interview to see what hours the institution posted and come prepared to discuss your overall availability to work the required hours. Now is the time to disclose any scheduling conflicts you may have and ask for any clarifications you would like further information on regarding scheduling.