RN Neuro PCU
8 South Neuro is a 52-bed progressive/medical surgical, comprehensive Stroke certified unit that offers a solid foundation in nursing for new grads.
Posted Oct 5 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Night Shift Night (United States of America)36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- 8 South Neuro · Hospital The unit has a focus on acute strokes, neurosurgical interventions, such as craniotomies, spine procedures and VP shunts.Acute strokes, neurosurgical interventions, and epilepsy monitoring
- License
- RN license MI Registered Nurse (RN) license, required.MI Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed 8 South Neuro is a 52-bed progressive/medical surgical, comprehensive Stroke certified unit that offers a solid foundation in nursing for new grads.
- License
- MI Registered Nurse (RN) license MI Registered Nurse (RN) license, required. Check your license
- Certification
- BLS from AHA, ARC, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation upon hire American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Required upon hire.
- Education
- Associates or Diploma in Nursing from an ACEN accredited program Associates or Diploma in Nursing from an ACEN accredited program, required.
- Experience
- At least one year of acute care experience or two years in a licensed health care role (for graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing)
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
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Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
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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
- Eligibility
- Benefits eligibility determined by employment type and status Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work/life balance goalsComprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals.
- BenefitsOn-demand pay program powered by PayactivOn-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- BenefitsDiscounts directory for restaurants, phone plans, spas, and moreDiscounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- BenefitsOptional identity theft protection, home and auto insuranceOptional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- BenefitsTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savingsTraditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Comprehensive benefits package
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- Discounts directory
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Utilize framework of nursing process to provide professional nursing care incorporating patient-family centered care principles
- Day to day
- Provide quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader The Registered Nurse provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Beaumont policies and procedures.
- Unit size
- 52-bed progressive/medical surgical unit
- Unit size
- 4-bed epilepsy monitoring unit In addition, a 4-bed epilepsy monitoring unit.
- Weekends
- Every other weekend Weekend Frequency Every other weekend
- Details
- MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirements for on-site or hybrid staff We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category.
The workplace
- Hiring contact
- You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447. You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for 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
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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About the unit
8 South Neuro is a 52-bed progressive/medical surgical, comprehensive Stroke certified unit that offers a solid foundation in nursing for new grads. The unit has a focus on acute strokes, neurosurgical interventions, such as craniotomies, spine procedures and VP shunts. In addition, a 4-bed epilepsy monitoring unit. The unit is fast-paced and offers many learning opportunities.
About Royal Oak Hospital
Recognized by U. S. News & World Report as the #2 hospital in Michigan and one of the top hospitals in the country. It is a major academic and referral center with Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma designations. The advanced capabilities and clinical expertise within this center have earned it Magnet designation four consecutive times and has the distinct honor of housing Michigan’s first Diagnostic Imaging Center of Excellence.
Scope of work
As a Registered Nurse, under the ANA scope of practice, you will utilize the framework of the nursing process to provide professional nursing care by incorporating patient-family centered care principles. The Registered Nurse provides quality patient care under the direction of the Nurse Leader according to Beaumont policies and procedures.
Qualifications
- Associates or Diploma in Nursing from an ACEN accredited program, required. Bachelors in Nursing required within 5 years for GN or RN with less than 1 year of experience. Graduates from a non-accredited school of nursing must have at least one year of acute care experience or at least two years of experience in a licensed health care role and must have successfully passed the NCLEX licensure examination.
- MI Registered Nurse (RN) license, required.
- American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation Basic Life Support (BLS) Required upon hire.
How Corewell Health cares for you
- Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
- On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
- Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
- Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance
- Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
- Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Rd - Royal Oak
Department Name
Med Surg Care Unit Adaptable Progressive Neuro 8S - Royal Oak Hosp
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Night (United States of America)
Weekly Scheduled Hours
36
Hours of Work
36
Days Worked
3
Weekend Frequency
Every other weekend
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
What's around it?
Royal Oak, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 4% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,381/mo
- Household income
- $101,109/yr, all local households, not nurse pay