Registered Nurse - Medical Surgical - Days - Full-Time
St Louis, Missouri
- Shift and hours
- Days
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN license
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- Education
- Must have an active RN license in Missouri or compact licensure, with a graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
- Also asks
- Strong assessment and communication skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and perform prolonged standing, walking, and various physical movements required for nursing duties.
- Also asks
- Skills and Physical
Preferred
- Certification
- Preferred experience in hospital settings and specialty certifications such as BLS.
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
- PTO
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 401k/Retirement
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
Registered Nurse (RN) in Medical Surgical (Med Surg) unit, responsible for utilizing the nursing process to deliver patient care, evaluating care effectiveness, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care, assess patient needs, ensure quality and safety standards, collaborate with healthcare team members, and perform duties aligned with organizational mission and values.
Qualifications
Must have an active RN license in Missouri or compact licensure, with a graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate Degree, Diploma, or BSN). Preferred experience in hospital settings and specialty certifications such as BLS.
Skills and Physical
Requirements
Strong assessment and communication skills, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and perform prolonged standing, walking, and various physical movements required for nursing duties.
Additional Information
Both new graduate and experienced nurses are encouraged to apply. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including health coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and retirement plans.
What's around it?
St. Louis, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average