Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical Surgical - Per Diem

MEP Health; Sullivan (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Shift differentials

Sign-on bonus eligibility

Career advancement through nurse ladd

Job summary

MEP Health is seeking an Registered Nurse (RN) for a Medical-Surgical unit in a Critical Access hospital. You will perform assessment, planning, execution, and evaluation of patient care, focusing on safety and quality outcomes.

The role requires a Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree with a valid RN license; BSN is preferred. Experience is not required, but up to 2 years is encouraged; growth through a structured nurse career ladder is available.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required.
• BSN preferred.
• Valid RN license required.
• No prior experience necessary, but <2 years experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care.
• Educates on illness management.
• Ensures safety and quality compliance.
• Develops individualized care plans.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient education

Teamwork

Adherence to safety standards

Education

Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree

BSN preferred

Job description

Role

Provides direct patient care as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Medical-Surgical unit, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care
• Educates on illness management
• Ensures safety and quality compliance
• Develops individualized care plans
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, emotional, and cultural needs

Unit Details

Critical Access hospital with a 34-bed Medical/Surgical unit, including observation beds, serving diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma or Associate's degree required
• BSN preferred
• Valid RN license required
• No prior experience necessary, but <2 years experience is preferred

Skills

• Critical thinking
• Patient education
• Teamwork
• Adherence to safety standards

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage
• 401(k) with match
• Tuition assistance
• Shift differentials
• Sign-on bonus eligibility
• Career advancement opportunities through a structured nurse career ladder

Additional Info

Focus on professional development, leadership, and delivering high-quality care in a supportive environment. This position is safety-sensitive, requiring alertness and safe work practices.