Registered Nurse (Medical-Surgical)

Aura Health; Carthage (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in Carthage, MO is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for MedSurg to provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced environment. The role focuses on assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation to achieve patient outcomes.

The ideal candidate holds current RN licensure, demonstrates strong clinical judgment, and collaborates with physicians and care teams. You will educate patients and families, document accurately, and contribute to safe discharge planning

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care in a dynamic, high-acuity setting.
• Effective communication and teamwork across care teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning, diversity, and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients, develop plans of care, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs/clinical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and self-management.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure compliance with care standards.
• Support safe, patient-centered discharge planning and transition of care.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Teamwork

Learning mindset

Education

RN licensure

Job description

RN MedSurg provides compassionate, evidence-based care in a fast-paced medical-surgical setting.

Key Duties

• Assess patients, develop plans of care, implement interventions, and evaluate outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs/clinical conditions.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate treatment.
• Educate patients and families to support understanding and self-management.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation and ensure compliance with care standards.
• Support safe, patient-centered discharge planning and transition of care.

Qualifications & Skills

• Current RN licensure and strong clinical judgment.
• Ability to deliver high-quality care in a dynamic, high-acuity environment.
• Effective communication and teamwork across care teams.
• Commitment to continuous learning, diversity, and professional growth.