Acute Medicine Registered Nurse (Full-Time Days)
St Louis, Missouri
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseLicenses: Valid RN license.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Licenses: Valid RN license.
- Also asks
- Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
- Also asks
- Key
Preferred
- Education
- Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred.
- Experience
- No prior experience required; two years 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 residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround 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
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Retirement Plans
- Tuition Assistance
- Career Development Opportunities
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- 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?
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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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Role
Overview
This position involves providing direct patient care, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within established nursing standards. The role emphasizes patient and family-centered care, education on managing illness and medication, and participation in safety and quality initiatives. Nurses will develop and document individualized care plans, collaborate with the healthcare team, and communicate effectively across care settings. Critical assessment of physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs is essential, considering patient values and cultural factors. The position requires alertness and adherence to safety protocols.
Qualifications & Skills
Education
Nursing Diploma/Associate's degree; Bachelor's preferred. Licenses: Valid RN license.
Experience
No prior experience required; two years preferred.
Skills
Strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and patient advocacy.
Key Responsibilities
Promote a healing environment through education and support. Participate in activities that ensure safety, quality, and compliance. Develop, implement, and communicate care plans collaboratively. Assess patient needs holistically and address barriers to involvement in care.
Additional Information
The role offers benefits such as comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, and career development opportunities through a structured nurse career ladder that rewards professional growth with pay increases. This position is safety-sensitive and integral to providing exceptional patient care in a diverse, community-focused hospital setting.
What's around it?
St. Louis, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average