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Graduate Nurse Medical Surgical

SSM Health · US

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Strong fit if you want hospital bedside med-surg experience in a large Catholic-affiliated system and are ready for shift work, rapid learning, and close preceptor support as a graduate nurse. Less ideal if you need remote work (role is on-site) or fixed daytime hours only.

Day in the role

As a Graduate Nurse on a medical-surgical unit at SSM Health, expect supervised bedside care for adult inpatients: vitals, meds under preceptor guidance, assessments, ADLs, documentation, handoffs, and escalating changes to the care team while building med-surg fundamentals.

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Is this role remote?

No. The listing is on-site (remote flag 0) for a medical-surgical graduate nurse at SSM Health in the U.S.

What recent SSM Health news should candidates know?

Coverage includes community health partnerships and nurse unionization activity at St. Mary’s in Madison, plus employer messaging on fitness vs. health.

What free learning supports new med-surg nurses?

Data lists Saylor Academy Health Sciences courses (free) and Coursera audit-track healthcare courses (free to learn) for foundation refreshers alongside employer orientation.

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Website: ssmhealth.com

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

Join SSM Health as a Graduate Nurse Medical Surgical at Saint Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, where you'll launch your nursing career on a supportive med-surg unit that prioritizes new graduate development and clinical mentorship. About the Role This full-time Graduate Nurse position is located on Bordley 7 North, a dedicated 17-bed medical-surgical unit at SSM Health's Saint Louis University Hospital. You'll provide direct patient care in an acutely stable setting, working alongside experienced clinical staff who are committed to helping new nurses succeed in their transition to practice. You'll care for adults and older adults recovering from acute medical and surgical conditions. What You'll Do Deliver compassionate, direct patient care to adult and geriatric populations on a medical-surgical nursing unit Assess patient conditions, monitor vital signs, and respond to changing health status Administer medications safely and educate patients about their treatment plans Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, social workers, and other care team members Chart patient information accurately in electronic health records Support patients with seizure disorders, trauma recovery, end-stage renal disease, stroke rehabilitation, and other acute conditions Communicate with patients and families about care goals and progress What We're Looking For Recent graduate with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Current Missouri RN licensure or ability to obtain licensure Strong clinical skills and commitment to patient-centered care Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities Eagerness to learn and grow professionally under experienced mentorship Ability to work a full-time hospital unit schedule, including shifts and weekends About SSM Health SSM Health is a Catholic health system serving patients and communities across multiple states. We invest in our nursing team's success and create supportive environments where new graduate nurses build lasting careers in patient care. How to Apply To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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