Registered Nurse applicants have rated the interview process at Kaiser Permanente with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 63% positive. To compare, the company-average is 67% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for Registered Nurse roles take an average of 27 days to get hired, when considering 102 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at Kaiser Permanente overall takes an average of 35 days.
Common stages of the interview process at Kaiser Permanente as a Registered Nurse according to 102 Glassdoor interviews include:
Group panel interview: 18%
Phone interview: 16%
One on one interview: 14%
Drug test: 14%
Skills test: 12%
Background check: 12%
Presentation: 6%
Personality test: 4%
IQ intelligence test: 3%
Other: 1%
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I applied through a staffing agency. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (San Jose, CA)
Interview
This was for a temporary position as an Employee Health Nurse. The interview was an informal phone interview with the floor manager. The manager asked questions regarding experiences in the field and why I was interested in the specific position. I was also asked what I know about Employee Health.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Why Kaiser? What experiences do you have in this field?
I applied online. The process took 4 weeks. I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Los Angeles, CA) in Apr 2026
Interview
resume -> video interview. and panel interview.
2 panels, average interview not even clinical.
they gave me opportunity express my self and my experience.
and looks like focus on service for their patients
I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (Walnut Creek, CA) in Dec 2025
Interview
Panel interview, with 4 interviewers (floor managers: Med surg and Med tele) and 5 candidates. Different questions for each candidate. The interview lasted at least 1 hour. Include behavior questions and clinical questions.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
What would you do if a patient is not understand your teaching
I interviewed at Kaiser Permanente (California City, CA)
Interview
Basic STAR interview questions, more interested in specialty experience, benefits ok for in state but not as great if you live out of state and telecommute. Be aware of scheduling with time zone if working from another state.