Graduate Nurse - Registered Nurse (RN)
Jefferson City, Missouri
Posted Aug 24 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- Nights
- Unit and setting
- Hospital
- License
- RN licenseCurrent RN Licensure in the state where work will be performed
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed, residency program
- License
- Current RN Licensure in the state where work will be performed
- Certification
- Current BLS
- Also asks
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
- Also asks
- Ability to sit for NCLEX within 90 days of graduation (MO, WI & OK)
- Also asks
- Successful completion of NCLEX with official passing results (IL only)
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.
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 →
What it pays
Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Coverage
Support on this unit
The posting does not state the assignment size, and nothing published names it for this unit.
- Orientation
- Residency program
The workplace
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What preceptor time and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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0011 St. Mary's Hospital-Jeff City Job Id R199657 Night Shift
Job Details
Participates in the Graduate Nurse Residency program while completing orientation.
Provides quality care to patients and works with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest level of patient satisfaction.
Assesses the patient's condition and nursing needs, sets goals, and prescribes appropriate nursing actions to meet those goals and the needs of the patient.
Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding patients to the appropriate person and records those observations accurately and concisely.
Demonstrates the ability to evaluate the effectiveness of nursing interventions in accomplishing goals and intended patient care outcomes.
Actively participates in meetings, in-services, and quality and performance improvement groups.
Requirements
Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Current RN Licensure in the state where work will be performed
OR
Ability to sit for NCLEX within 90 days of graduation (MO, WI & OK)
OR
Successful completion of NCLEX with official passing results (IL only)
Current BLS
Benefits
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.
- Paid Parental Leave : we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).
- Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.
- Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.
What's around it?
Jefferson City, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 12% below the US average
- Median rent
- $802/mo
- Household income
- $66,371/yr, all local households, not nurse pay