RN - Surgical - Full Time

The VIOS Clinic

Joplin, Missouri

Posted Aug 15 · New grads welcomed

Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital
License: RN licenseCurrent RN license in the state or valid compact license
Term: Permanent

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New grads: Welcomed Sign-on bonus for new grads and experienced RNs
License: Current RN license in the state or valid compact license Check your license
Certification: Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Education: Nursing degree from an accredited institution
Also asks: Key Benefits Include
Also asks: Sign-on bonus for new grads and experienced RNs
Also asks: Comprehensive insurance, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and retirement plans
Also asks: Shift options, PTO,
Also asks: shift differentials, clinical ladder, and referral bonuses

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Pay differential: Shift options, PTO, shift differentials, clinical ladder, and referral bonuses Shift options, PTO, shift differentials, clinical ladder, and referral bonuses
Tuition assistance: tuition reimbursement

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Comprehensive insurance
Relocation assistance
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Shift options available; night-shift full-time OR roles; weekend oncology full-time nights

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Join a dynamic nursing team providing patient care in a MedSurg setting, utilizing the nursing process to ensure quality outcomes.

Responsibilities Include

Assessing patient needs and delivering care aligned with mission, values, and standards Coordinating with multidisciplinary teams such as educators, PCA/PCTs, case managers, therapists, and dietitians Maintaining patient rights and confidentiality Evaluating care effectiveness and supporting patients pre- or post-surgery

Qualifications

Nursing degree from an accredited institution
Current RN license in the state or valid compact license
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association

Key Benefits Include

Sign-on bonus for new grads and experienced RNs Comprehensive insurance, tuition reimbursement, relocation assistance, and retirement plans Shift options, PTO

shift differentials, clinical ladder, and referral bonuses

This role offers growth opportunities and a supportive environment where your contributions matter and career development is encouraged.

What's around it?

In Joplin, MO

Joplin, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 14% below the US average

Median rent: $962/mo
Household income: $52,097/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Joplin, MO

NeighborhoodsHealthcare workers and newcomers in the Joplin area frequently choose between downtown lofts along Main Street or quiet residential enclaves near Redings Mill. Many professionals also settle in adjacent bedroom communities, particularly Webb City and Carl Junction to the north and northwest, or smaller nearby towns such as Duenweg, Duquesne, Carterville, and Galena across the Kansas state line, which offer easy roadway access to medical facilities.

Healthcare workers and newcomers in the Joplin area frequently choose between downtown lofts along Main Street or quiet residential enclaves near Redings Mill. Many professionals also settle in adjacent bedroom communities, particularly Webb City and Carl Junction to the north and northwest, or smaller nearby towns such as Duenweg, Duquesne, Carterville, and Galena across the Kansas state line, which offer easy roadway access to medical facilities.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: facebook.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: facebook.com Source 4: livability.com

Getting around

Commuting in Joplin is straightforward and generally free of major metropolitan gridlock, with typical drive times averaging around fourteen minutes across town. Regional mobility is anchored by historic Route 66 passing directly through the downtown core along with connections to Interstate 44, making shifts at regional medical centers quick to reach with ample on-site parking.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitjoplinmo.com Source 3: livability.com

OutdoorsOutdoor recreation is anchored by Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, recognized as Missouri's largest continuously running natural waterfall. Hikers and nature enthusiasts explore the globally rare chert glade ecosystem and trails at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Wildcat Park. The city maintains twenty-one municipal parks, including Schifferdecker Golf Course and Cunningham Park, which features a reflective Butterfly Garden and Overlook.

Outdoor recreation is anchored by Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, recognized as Missouri's largest continuously running natural waterfall. Hikers and nature enthusiasts explore the globally rare chert glade ecosystem and trails at the Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center in Wildcat Park.

The city maintains twenty-one municipal parks, including Schifferdecker Golf Course and Cunningham Park, which features a reflective Butterfly Garden and Overlook.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: visitjoplinmo.com Source 2: lifeatleggett.com Source 3: facebook.com

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Relocation assistance listed among key benefits; ER posting titled with relocation to Glens Falls NY

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Living in Joplin

Joplin stands out as a self-reliant regional hub set against the rolling backdrop of southwest Missouri and the Ozark foothills. For relocating nurses, the city delivers an exceptionally stress-free lifestyle, marked by average commutes under fifteen minutes and a peaceful community rhythm. Life outside hospital shifts revolves around scenic natural landmarks like Grand Falls on Shoal Creek, hikes through the chert glades at Wildcat Park, and lively downtown events including Third Thursdays and meals at spots like The Bruncheonette. Housing spans suburban enclaves in Webb City and Carl Junction—prized for their strong schools—to convenient rentals in Duenweg and Carterville. While late-night dining is limited and bigger metropolitan amenities require weekend drives to Tulsa, Springfield, or Northwest Arkansas, Joplin offers healthcare professionals an unhurried, community-centered environment where balancing intensive clinical work with personal life is genuinely achievable.

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As of 2025Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: visitjoplinmo.com Source 3: lifeatleggett.com Source 4: livability.com Source 5: facebook.com

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