Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical - Per Diem

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Competitive hourly rates

Career ladder

Job summary

Apex Home Health, Hospice & Home Care is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specialized in Med Surg to provide direct patient care across telemetry, cardiac, orthopedics and neuro stroke units. This role emphasizes patient education, care planning, and collaboration with the healthcare team.

The RN will assess, diagnose, plan, implement, and evaluate care, while ensuring safety, quality standards, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Nursing diploma or associate's degree required.
• Ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to patient-centered care in all interactions.
• Safety-sensitive position requiring constant alertness.

Responsibilities

• Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care across units.
• Educating patients and families on disease management and care plans.
• Developing individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
• Ensuring patient safety and adherence to quality standards.
• Participating in professional development and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient-centered care

Alertness

Education

Nursing diploma or associate's degree

Job description

Role:

Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Med Surg, providing direct patient care in various units including telemetry, cardiac, orthopedics, and neuro stroke.

Responsibilities:

Assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care; educating patients and families on disease management; developing individualized care plans; ensuring patient safety and quality standards; participating in professional development and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications & Skills:

Nursing diploma or associate's degree; ability to obtain licensure within 90 days of graduation; critical thinking skills; commitment to patient-centered care; safety-sensitive position requiring alertness.

Key Duties:

Collaborate with healthcare team to deliver high-quality care; promote healing environment; adapt care plans based on patient response; support safety and regulatory activities; contribute to team growth and development.

Benefits & Opportunities:

Competitive hourly rates, sign-on bonus eligibility, BSN differentials, benefits, growth potential through career ladder, professional development, and supportive leadership.