RN, Med/Surg Telemetry, 6:45p - 7:15a, No Fridays/Saturdays Required
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky
Posted Jun 16 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour nights
- Unit and setting
- Med-Surg · Hospital
- License
- RN license Registered Nurse (KY)
- Term
- Per Diem
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Registered Nurse (KY)
- Education
- Diploma or Associate Nursing
- Experience
- If PRN, must have one year of RN/LPN experience in an inpatient, acute-care setting.
- Experience
- No experience required for full-time or part-time positions.
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
- Tuition Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Employee Referral Incentive
- Retention Incentive Program
- Comprehensive Benefits
- Wellness Program
The role and schedule
- Weekends
- No weekends
Your fit
Questions to ask
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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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Responsibilities
Medical unit specializing in plastics, wound, orthopedics, spine and a variety of general surgery
A professional nurse is an individual accountable for the care of a group of patients. The Registered Nurse (RN) focuses on safe effective patient and family centered care, customer satisfaction and quality outcomes. The RN is responsible for assisting in maintaining a financially stable unit, promoting his/her own development with an emphasis on evidence based practice and education supported by a Practice Governance framework.
The RN supervises licensed and non-licensed staff members. Applying the caring processes of the Kristin M. Swanson Model of Care, the RN has the responsibility to assess, develop, implement and evaluate the plan of care. The RN focuses on patient and family comforts, education and satisfaction.
The RN applies his/her educational and professional experiences in the delivery of quality care and mentoring/precepting staff.
Discover a healthcare career designed with you in mind at Norton Healthcare. Whether you are an upcoming New Graduate RN pursuing an ADN or BSN or are an Experienced RN, the Norton Healthcare team will walk you through career opportunities and pathways. We invite you to learn more about what it means to be a part of the Norton Healthcare family through our interactive Zoom information sessions:
For New Graduate RNs, click here to sign up for a zoom session.
As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities.
You may be eligible for some of our programs
Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs. Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home. Encompass Program: Supports new graduate nurses during transition from the role of student to practicing nurse, helping them gain confidence and develop professional relationships in the process. Employee Referral Incentive to support your networking and help others join our team. Comprehensive Benefits to choose from to support your needs. Retention Incentive Program: Designated Units may qualify for additional incentive payments
Qualifications
Required
No experience required for full-time or part-time positions. If PRN, must have one year of RN/LPN experience in an inpatient, acute-care setting. Diploma or Associate Nursing Registered Nurse (KY)
What's around it?
Louisville, KY
Living costs about 10% below the US average