New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Orthopedic - Neurology - Anderson Hospital

Mercy Health

Anderson Hospital

Cincinnati, Ohio

You'll care for patients with medical and surgical diagnoses on a Med-Surg unit.

Posted Aug 18 · 1 year of experience

Unit and setting: Med-Surg · Hospital Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnosesmedical and surgical patients
License: RN license Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)Current state RN licensure
Term: Permanent

Do you qualify?

License: Current state RN licensure Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Experience: One year of RN experience One year of RN experience (required)

Preferred

Certification: BLS, obtained before direct patient care BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
Certification: ACLS accepted in place of BLS ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS
Education: BSN in nursing Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)
Experience: Six months of RN experience in an acute care hospital Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

What it pays

Tuition assistance: Offered
Childcare: Offered
Bonus: Incentives and referral bonuses Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
Pay reviews: Benefits vary by market and employment status Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Benefits

Benefits403(b) with employer contributions403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
BenefitsMedical, dental, vision and prescription coverageMedical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
BenefitsHSA/FSA options
BenefitsLife insurance
BenefitsMental health resources and discounts
BenefitsPaid time offPaid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders

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BenefitsParental and FMLA leave
BenefitsShort- and long-term disability
BenefitsBackup care for children and elders
BenefitsTuition assistanceTuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
BenefitsProfessional development and continuing education support
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Dental
Vision
Prescription coverage
HSA/FSA
Mental health resources
PTO
Parental leave
FMLA leave

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The role and schedule

Day to day: vital signs collection Collect vital signs
Day to day: IV medication administration administer IV medications

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About Mercy Health

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – Anderson Hospital

Job Summary

The Med-Surg Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status

Providing care to patients with medical and surgical diagnoses

Implementing clinical nursing interventions

Having a highly diverse medical skillset

Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes

Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team

Collect vital signs, administer IV medications, understand charting and assess patient condition

Evaluate, update and revise plan of care to facilitate achievement of planned and expected outcomes

Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and Mercy Health policies and procedures

Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Work

Experience

One year of RN experience (required)

Six months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)

Required Licensing & Certifications

Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com

What's around it?

In Cincinnati, OH

Cincinnati, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 5% below the US average

Median rent: $1,001/mo
Household income: $52,909/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Cincinnati, OH

NeighborhoodsNurses and young professionals commonly land in Clifton (median rent $835, median age 30.6, walkable to UC, coffee, parks, and late-night eats), Corryville beside UC Health and Short Vine, Over-the-Rhine for historic architecture plus a food-and-brewery scene (median rent $1,119, safer than 62% of the city), Oakley for breweries and homes around $259k, and Hyde Park for shops, green space, and household incomes near $99k. The Central Business District is walkable downtown living (median rent $1,161, safer than 80% of the city). Value and character options include Westwood (Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood; 1-bedrooms averaging $764 and median homes about $210k), Northside (eclectic and inclusive), Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn just south of Clifton, and Mount Lookout. School-and-space suburbs named for families include Mason, West Chester, Montgomery, Blue Ash, and Anderson Township; Covington, Newport, and Bellevue across the river are an easy bike ride to Downtown, The Banks, and OTR.

Nurses and young professionals commonly land in Clifton (median rent $835, median age 30.6, walkable to UC, coffee, parks, and late-night eats), Corryville beside UC Health and Short Vine, Over-the-Rhine for historic architecture plus a food-and-brewery scene (median rent $1,119, safer than 62% of the city), Oakley for breweries and homes around $259k, and Hyde Park for shops, green space, and household incomes near $99k. The Central Business District is walkable downtown living (median rent $1,161, safer than 80% of the city).

Value and character options include Westwood (Cincinnati’s largest neighborhood; 1-bedrooms averaging $764 and median homes about $210k), Northside (eclectic and inclusive), Walnut Hills, Mount Auburn just south of Clifton, and Mount Lookout. School-and-space suburbs named for families include Mason, West Chester, Montgomery, Blue Ash, and Anderson Township; Covington, Newport, and Bellevue across the river are an easy bike ride to Downtown, The Banks, and OTR.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: uc.edu Source 4: asktcg.com Source 5: reddit.com Source 6: facebook.com

Getting aroundMost residents drive: Cincinnati’s Transit Score is 44, public transit is limited, and newcomers are warned they will drive more than they expect even though traffic is milder than in larger metros. Metro buses connect neighborhoods such as Westwood to downtown; the Central Business District is described as walkable with transit, and Over-the-Rhine is pitched as a short commute. Corryville is the walkable base for UC Health’s medical campus, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is a major metro employer, but sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Persistent frustration centers on named traffic bottlenecks rather than all-day gridlock.

Most residents drive: Cincinnati’s Transit Score is 44, public transit is limited, and newcomers are warned they will drive more than they expect even though traffic is milder than in larger metros. Metro buses connect neighborhoods such as Westwood to downtown; the Central Business District is described as walkable with transit, and Over-the-Rhine is pitched as a short commute.

Corryville is the walkable base for UC Health’s medical campus, and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital is a major metro employer, but sources do not publish hospital-specific drive times or parking rules. Persistent frustration centers on named traffic bottlenecks rather than all-day gridlock.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: extraspace.com Source 2: apartments.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: uc.edu Source 5: asktcg.com Source 6: youtube.com

OutdoorsThe city counts more than 100 parks. Smale Riverfront Park puts 45 acres of fountains, gardens, playgrounds, a carousel, and picnic lawns between downtown and the Ohio River; Mount Airy Forest is the go-to hike. Krohn Conservatory hosts butterfly shows, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden—home of Fiona the hippo—doubles as a major outdoor day. Hills and green space are part of daily life; kayaking on the Ohio River shows up in local roundups, and Kings Island (350-plus acres, 36-plus water slides, Peanuts kids area) is the big warm-weather outing in the metro.

The city counts more than 100 parks. Smale Riverfront Park puts 45 acres of fountains, gardens, playgrounds, a carousel, and picnic lawns between downtown and the Ohio River; Mount Airy Forest is the go-to hike.

Krohn Conservatory hosts butterfly shows, and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden—home of Fiona the hippo—doubles as a major outdoor day. Hills and green space are part of daily life; kayaking on the Ohio River shows up in local roundups, and Kings Island (350-plus acres, 36-plus water slides, Peanuts kids area) is the big warm-weather outing in the metro.

Sources

As of Sep 11, 2026Source 1: asktcg.com Source 2: ohio.org Source 3: apartments.naproperties.com Source 4: facebook.com Source 5: visitcincy.com Source 6: reddit.com

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Living in Cincinnati

Cincinnati is a hilly Ohio River city where German-era brick, a rebuilt riverfront, and Midwestern prices meet a real healthcare job base—Cincinnati Children’s, UC Health in Corryville, and a metro of about 1.16 million jobs. Housing still undercuts much of the country: Greater Cincinnati’s median home sits near $295,000, one-bedrooms range from about $764 in Westwood to the $1,100s in Over-the-Rhine and downtown, and Clifton, Oakley, Mount Auburn, and Northside are the usual starter neighborhoods for people in their 20s and 30s. Live in Corryville or Clifton to walk toward the medical campus; choose Hyde Park or Mount Lookout for shops and parks; or bike from Covington and Newport to The Banks. Plan to own a car—Transit Score 44, Metro buses help, bottlenecks annoy—and brace for gray skies from November into March. Locals are kind but clannish, nightlife is quieter than coastal cities, and crime and air quality come up as cons. What sells the place is specific: Findlay Market and Rhinegeist in OTR, Smale Riverfront Park, Reds games, Mount Airy Forest, Fiona at the zoo, and more than 100 parks. People who join a neighborhood and the festival calendar tend to stay.

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Sources

As of 2026-09Source 1: asktcg.com Source 2: extraspace.com Source 3: extraspace.com Source 4: apartments.com Source 5: uc.edu Source 6: ohio.org Source 7: youtube.com Source 8: visitcincy.com

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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) – Med-Surg – Anderson Hospital

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What's around it?

Cincinnati, OHiFrom Census ACS 2024.

Life in Cincinnati, OH

Moving for this role?

Nurses on this role

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Life in Cincinnati, OH

Moving for this role?

Nurses on this role

Cincinnati, OHFrom Census ACS 2024.