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Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical Ortho Trauma Unit

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Trinity Health MI

Grand Rapids, Michigan

Posted Oct 31 · New grads welcomed

License
RN license
Term
Permanent

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New grads
Welcomed If new grad must apply through the Residency What You Will Work Full time Night Shift 3 -12 hour shifts per week Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core
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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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Employment type
Full time
Shift
12 Hour Night Shift

Unit

Summary

Trinity Health Grand Rapids' 47-bed 7 Main unit cares for orthopedic trauma, general surgery, and non-oncology gynecology patients. This fast-paced Med-Surg environment is ideal for nurses who enjoy variety, frequent admissions and discharges, and managing a diverse patient population. With approximately 50% daily patient turnover, nurses develop strong prioritization and clinical skills while caring for patients with varying levels of complexity.

Magnet designated facility with active shared decision-making councils. We continuously strive to improve outcomes and provide exceptional experiences for our patients, staff, and community.

Day-1 Benefits low-cost benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 403B retirement and more. 7 - Paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) Up to 18 days of PTO your first year! Short term and long-term leave protections Daily Pay Options Student loan debt relief Services

Position Summary

Registered Nurse - RN works in a collaborative environment to deliver excellent patient care as part of an interdisciplinary team providing evidenced based medicine and individualized patient care. A Registered Nurse - RN is expected to facilitate all aspects of the patient visit experience.

What Registered Nurse, RN will need

Graduation from an accredited Nursing school and program BSN preferred. In Grand Rapids if ADN must enroll in BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete in 4 years of hire Licensed in the State of Michigan Current BLS certification from American Heart Association Specialty credentials preferred according to clinical nursing practice specialty Experience as an RN required.

If new grad must apply through the Residency

What You Will Work

  • Full time
  • Night Shift
  • 3 -12 hour shifts per week

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

What's around it?

In Grand Rapids, MI

Grand Rapids, MIFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent
$1,266/mo
Household income
$69,108/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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