Registered Nurse Med Surg
The Med/Surg Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures.
- Eligibility
- Shift and hours
- Days · 7:00am to 7:00pm Shifts Available: Days Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Unit and setting
- Med/Surg · Hospital patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures
- License
- RN license Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State
- Term
- PermanentFull time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed If you have recently graduated or about to graduate as a Registered Nurse (RN) with no experience you are encouraged to apply.
- License
- Current and valid Registered Nurse license issued by the State Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.
- Certification
- ACLS within 30 days of hire, maintained current ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current.
Preferred
- Experience
- Previous acute care hospital experience Previous Acute Care hospital experience 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
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Bonus
- Sign-on bonus Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates.Qualified Candidates
Benefits
- BenefitsComprehensive health benefitsComprehensive health benefits
- BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off
- BenefitsEducation supportEducation support
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Patients recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures
- Day to day
- Conduct initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of physical, emotional, and mental health Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- Day to day
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- Day to day
- Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- Day to day
- Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- Day to day
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- Day to day
- Provide patient education on condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Day to day
- Communicate with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
- Hours stated
- Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm
The workplace
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?
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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.
Original listing
Posted on Prime Healthcare’s careers page.
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Bonus Amount
$20,000
Bonus Information
Sign-On Bonus Available for Qualified Candidates. Eligibility and payout terms apply. Details discussed during the interview process.
Overview
- Department: Med/Surg
- Employment Type: Full Time
- Shifts Available: Days
- Hours: 7:00am to 7:00pm
- Location: Saint John Hospital - Leavenworth, KS
The Med/Surg Registered Nurses (RN) play an important role in our hospital by providing comprehensive care to patients who are recovering from surgery, managing acute and chronic illnesses, or undergoing diagnostic procedures. Med-surg nurses are considered the backbone of hospital nursing due to the variety and volume of patients they manage.
Responsibilities
If you have recently graduated or about to graduate as a Registered Nurse (RN) with no experience you are encouraged to apply. Entry-Level Registered Nurse opening, willing to train the right Registered Nurse!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (includes, but not limited to)
- Conduct thorough initial assessments and ongoing evaluations of patients' physical, emotional, and mental health
- Monitor vital signs, intake/output, and other clinical indicators to detect changes in patient conditions
- Recognize and act on warning signs of deterioration, such as changes in heart rate, respiratory rate, or mental status
- Safely administer prescribed medications (oral, IV, subcutaneous, intramuscular) and monitor for adverse effects or allergic reactions
- Act as a liaison between patients, families, and the healthcare team to ensure the patient's needs are met
- Provide patient education on their condition, treatment options, and lifestyle adjustments to support recovery and prevent readmission.
- Communicate effectively with doctors, specialists, physical therapists, and social workers to develop and adjust care plans
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING 1. Must have current and valid license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State.2. BCLS upon hire and maintain current.3. Previous Acute Care hospital experience preferred.4. ACLS within 30 days of hire and maintained current. #LI-CG1
Employment Status
Full Time
Shift
Days
Equal Employment Opportunity
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What's around it?
Leavenworth, KSFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 10% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,229/mo
- Household income
- $72,987/yr, all local households, not nurse pay