Registered Nurse - Labor & Delivery
IN_SJHS Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.
Mishawaka, Indiana
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 6 · New grads welcomed
- License
- RN licenseRN Indiana License.
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed ence: Looking for RN's with at least 1 year of bedside experience, preferably experience in L&D or Mother Baby - will consider new grad RN's
- License
- RN Indiana License. Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited RN program.
- Experience
- Looking for RN's with at least 1 year of bedside experience, preferably experience in L&D or Mother Baby - will consider new grad RN's
- Also asks
- Our Commitment
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 residencies →4–6 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 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
- Sign-on bonus
- $10,000
The role and schedule
- Overtime
- Not required · No mandatory overtime
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?
Your fit
On your path
Labor & Delivery has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on IN_SJHS Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, Inc.’s careers page.
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Employment Type
Full time Shift
12 Hour Night Shift Up to $10,000 SO Bonus Full-Time - 12 Hour Night Shift Saint Joseph Health System is proud to offer Daily Pay. Work Today, Get Paid Today! Why Saint Joseph Health System? At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.
What we offer
- Tuition reimbursement for all full and part-time colleagues effective first day of employment
- 100% paid tuition for ASN to BSN program (paid directly to learning partner)
- Benefits day one (Including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life, STD/LTD, etc.)
- Retirement savings account with employer match
- Generous paid time off program + 7 paid holidays
- Colleague well-being resources
- No mandatory overtime
- Employee referral incentive program
- State of the art equipment, unlimited CEU’s and supportive team approach
About the job
As a Registered Nurse at Saint Joseph Health System you are responsible for implementing, directing, communicating, and documenting the nursing process in accordance with current established standards of care and the Indiana Nurse Practice Act. Our RNs are patient advocates who provide a safe environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
Requirements
Education
Graduate of an accredited RN program.
Licensure
RN Indiana License. CPR certification on hire or able to attain within 60 days.
Experience
Looking for RN's with at least 1 year of bedside experience, preferably experience in L&D or Mother Baby - will consider new grad RN's 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?
Mishawaka, INFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 7% below the US average
- Median rent
- $1,070/mo
- Household income
- $54,291/yr, all local households, not nurse pay