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Med/Surg Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift – 15,000 Sign-On Bonus - Granite City, IL

Gateway Regional Medical Center$35–$55/hrGranite City, ILFull timePosted 10mo agoStill open, checked every night
  • Nights
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • RN license

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This posting states $35–$55 an hour. Open med-surg nurse jobs in Illinois post a median of $42.69 an hour, the middle half $39.30–$47.50, across 87 jobs that state their pay, so this one is within the middle half of what they post. Med-surg nurses employed in Illinois earn a median of $46.15 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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About the job

Registered Nurse - Medical/Surgical | Full-Time Nights

Gateway Regional Medical Center | Granite City, Illinois

Full-Time | Nights | $35.00-$55.00/hour + Night Shift Differential

Your Nursing Career. Your Community. Your Impact.

Are you an RN looking for a place where your clinical experience, judgment, and voice are valued ?

Gateway Regional Medical Center is looking for a Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Surgical team on nights .

This is more than a position on a schedule. It is an opportunity to care for patients who need a skilled nurse at some of the most important moments of their lives-while working with a team that understands that great patient care starts with great teamwork .

Whether you're an experienced acute-care RN or a newer nurse ready to build your skills, we'd love to talk with you.

What You Can Expect

  • Competitive Pay: $35.00-$55.00/hour

Your relevant nursing experience, education, certifications, and clinical expertise are considered when determining starting pay.

  • Night Shift Differential

Additional compensation applies for eligible night-shift hours.

  • Full-Time, Consistent Schedule

Build your life outside of work with a dependable full-time night schedule.

  • A Team Environment
  • Work alongside nurses, providers, technicians, and support staff who understand that safe patient care depends on communication and teamwork.
  • Meaningful Work Close to Home

Care for patients and families throughout the communities surrounding the St. Louis metro area.

What You'll Do

As a Medical/Surgical RN, you'll provide comprehensive nursing care to a diverse patient population while working closely with the interdisciplinary care team.

You'll

  • Assess patients and recognize changes in condition.
  • Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized plans of care.
  • Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately.
  • Use clinical judgment to prioritize care and respond to changing patient needs.
  • Communicate effectively with physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Educate patients and families about medications, treatments, diagnoses, and discharge needs.
  • Promote patient safety, infection prevention, fall prevention, and quality outcomes.
  • Complete timely and accurate clinical documentation.
  • Participate in admissions, transfers, discharges, and transitions of care.
  • Provide compassionate care while maintaining patient dignity and respect.
  • Contribute to a positive, professional team culture.
  • Participate in quality improvement and professional development activities.

The Nurse We're Looking For

We're looking for an RN who

  • Takes pride in providing safe, compassionate patient care.
  • Can recognize changes in patient condition and respond appropriately.
  • Communicates clearly and works well with others.
  • Can prioritize effectively in a busy acute-care environment.
  • Is dependable and accountable.
  • Treats patients, families, and coworkers with respect.
  • Is willing to learn, grow, and contribute to the team.
  • Understands that teamwork is essential to excellent patient care.

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
  • Current Registered Nurse license in the State of Illinois .
  • Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
  • Ability to successfully complete hospital orientation and required competency requirements.

Preferred

  • Medical/Surgical or other acute-care nursing experience.
  • Current ACLS certification .
  • Experience caring for patients with multiple medical diagnoses or complex care needs.

New graduate RNs may be considered.

Why Gateway?

At Gateway Regional Medical Center, you have the opportunity to make a difference in the community while building your nursing career.

We offer

  • $35.00-$55.00/hour + applicable night shift differential
  • Performance-based incentives
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Employer-matched 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Illinois Paid Leave
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance View Guide
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Hands-on clinical experience
  • A collaborative work environment
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference for patients and families

We Want to Hear From You

If you're an RN who wants to use your clinical skills, grow professionally, and be part of a team that genuinely matters to the patients we serve, this could be your next opportunity.

You don't have to check every box to apply.

If you have the required license and qualifications and believe you could be a strong addition to our team, we encourage you to apply.

Join the Gateway Team.

Apply today and take the next step in your nursing career.

Gateway Regional Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer.

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About Gateway Regional Medical Center

Gateway Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital with an emergency department in Granite City, IL. Its job board posts jobs for nurses, imaging techs and advanced practice providers. Source: Medicare Care Compare: Gateway Regional Medical Center

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