Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Medical Surgical
St Louis, Missouri
The VIOS Clinic runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN licenseActive RN license in Missouri or a compact state
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or within 30 days of hire)
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
Preferred
- Certification
- Specialty certifications Preferred Skills And Experience: Specialty certifications
- Education
- BSN degree Preferred Skills And Experience: BSN degree
- Experience
- Prior hospital or acute-care nursing experience Preferred Skills And Experience: Prior hospital or acute-care nursing experience
- Also asks
- Physical Demands Include Preferred Skills And Experience: Physical Demands Include
- Also asks
- Lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and safe patient assistance Preferred Skills And Experience: Lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and safe patient assistance
- Also asks
- Benefits Available From Day One Preferred Skills And Experience: Benefits Available From Day One
- Also asks
- Health, dental, vision coverage Preferred Skills And Experience: Health, dental, vision coverage
- Also asks
- Paid time off, parental leave, volunteer time Preferred Skills And Experience: Paid time off, parental leave, volunteer time
- Also asks
- Financial assistance for education and loan forgiveness programs Preferred Skills And Experience: Financial assistance for education and loan forgiveness programs
- Also asks
- This role offers a supportive environment for new graduates and experienced nurses, emphasizing teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.
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, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Volunteer time
- Financial assistance for education and loan forgiveness programs
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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Join a healthcare team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in an Inpatient Medical/Surgical unit, providing direct patient care to adults with diverse medical conditions.
Key Responsibilities Include
Performing patient assessments, care coordination, and documentation Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, compassionate care Delivering treatment aligned with organizational mission and values
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
- Active RN license in Missouri or a compact state
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (or within 30 days of hire)
Preferred Skills And Experience
- BSN degree
- Prior hospital or acute-care nursing experience
- Specialty certifications
Physical Demands Include
Lifting up to 50 pounds, prolonged standing, and safe patient assistance
Benefits Available From Day One
- Health, dental, vision coverage
- Paid time off, parental leave, volunteer time
- Financial assistance for education and loan forgiveness programs
This role offers a supportive environment for new graduates and experienced nurses, emphasizing teamwork, professional growth, and compassionate patient care.
What's around it?
St. Louis, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average