Med/Surg Medical RN Nights
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center
Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center is a community hospital.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Aug 5 · New grads welcomed · reported
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Dialysis · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseRN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required Check your license
- Experience
- 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
- Also asks
- BCLS - Basic Life Support required
- Also asks
- Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
- Also asks
- Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.
- Also asks
- Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects.
- Also asks
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
- Also asks
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care.
- Also asks
- Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
Preferred
- Certification
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred
- Certification
- PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred
- Certification
- NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $30,000
Benefits
- Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible roles
- Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first month after hire
- 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
More benefits (1)
- PTO
The workplace
You would be joining Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri—a Community Health Systems hospital that serves southeastern Missouri with emergency care, heart and cancer services, critical care, women's services, and more. RN postings span Med-Surg, ICU, PCU,…
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Med surg is open from year one. A broad first base while you learn which path pulls harder.
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Why You'll Love It Here Supportive leadership, a collaborative care team, and an environment where your voice is heard.
What You Can Expect
- Up to $30,000 Sign-On Bonus for eligible roles
- Up to $20,000 Student Loan Repayment
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits starting the first month after hire
- 401(k) with 50% match up to 6%
- $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off
Med/Surg Medical 6th Floor
This unit provides comprehensive care to patients with a variety of acute and chronic medical conditions. The patient population includes individuals requiring cardiac monitoring, respiratory care, dialysis-related treatment and hospice or comfort-focused care. Nurses work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to provide safe, individualized care while supporting patients and families throughout hospitalization and discharge planning.
Job Summary
The Registered Nurse (RN) provides patient-centered care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This role is responsible for coordinating and delivering high-quality care based on established clinical protocols and physician/provider orders. The RN collaborates with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure effective patient care and desired outcomes, while maintaining a supportive and compassionate environment for patients and their families.
Essential Functions
Coordinates and delivers high-quality, patient-centered care in accordance with organizational policies, protocols, and the nursing process. Conducts thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately, reporting changes in condition to the appropriate care team members. Utilizes knowledge of human growth and development to provide age-appropriate care and education.
Administers prescribed medications, monitors for side effects, and documents administration in accordance with standards of practice. Assists physicians during procedures within the scope of documented competency and skill level. Collaborates with the healthcare team to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions, such as CPR and code team activities, as appropriate. Advocates for the rights and needs of patients, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in care planning and delivery. Provides patient and family education on medical conditions, treatment plans, and post-discharge care, ensuring understanding and adherence to instructions.
Implements and adheres to infection control protocols to prevent the spread of healthcare-associated infections. Monitors and operates medical equipment (e.g., IV pumps, monitors, ventilators) as needed for patient care and safety. Promotes patient safety by adhering to National Patient Safety Goals and maintaining a clean, safe environment for patients and staff.
Participates in audits, chart reviews, and compliance checks to ensure adherence to standards of practice and regulatory requirements. Demonstrates responsible decision-making in planning, delegating, and providing care based on patient needs and organizational policies. Documents patient care and education thoroughly and promptly in the medical record.
Engages in professional development to maintain clinical competency and understanding of current nursing standards and regulations. Participates in performance improvement initiatives, including data collection and process development, to enhance patient outcomes and care delivery. Performs other duties as assigned.
Maintains regular and reliable attendance. Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong knowledge of the nursing process and clinical nursing practices. Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively. Proficient in administering medications and monitoring for side effects. Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail in documenting patient care. Knowledge of safety standards, infection control, and quality improvement initiatives.
Licenses and Certifications
RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure required BCLS - Basic Life Support required ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support preferred PALS - Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred NRP - Neonatal Resuscitation preferred Refer to facility or unit-specific guidelines for additional requirements.
What's around it?
Poplar Bluff, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $760/mo
- Household income
- $41,941/yr, all local households, not nurse pay