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Nurse Extern - Medical Surgical

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SSM Health

Fenton, Missouri

Eligibility
RN

Posted Sep 11

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Role

Accepts
RN

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Pay

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Similar MO staff roles post $33/hr to $44/hr

MO staff postings that state pay run $27/hr to $53/hr, the middle half $33/hr to $44/hr, across 248 postings.

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About this role

Receives personalized 1:1 clinical training and hands-on assistance from an RN preceptor. Provides individualized care consistent with the patient's plan of care under the direction and supervision of an RN. Reports changes in patient condition to the RN in a timely manner. Seeks and utilizes feedback from Clinical Leader/RN to identify clinical performance improvement opportunities in their individual work and skills. Makes rounds and handles basic patient requests, performing patient and family assistance tasks, as needed.

Sourced from SSM Health’s careers page.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited school of nursing
  • Successfully completed one (1) clinical nursing rotation

Benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Flexible Payment Options
  • Upfront Tuition Coverage

Place

City
Fenton, Missouri
Median rent
$1,622/mo

rent and tenant-paid utilities · Census ACS 2024

Local household income
$101,000/yr

all local households, not nurse pay · Census ACS 2024

State price level
9% below the national average

Missouri index 90.8, where 100 is the national average.

Fenton sits along the Meramec River in suburban St. Louis County, offering a quieter residential pace with easy metro access to St. Louis hospitals and amenities. Abundant parks and green space make it a practical home base for nurses who prefer a calmer setting near the city.

Map showing the location of Fenton, MO
Approximate location in Fenton, MO. · © Mapbox © OpenStreetMap· Open the live map

Cost figures from U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024.

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Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.

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