Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical/Surgical – Night Shift - Granite City, IL
- 12-hour shifts
- Nights
- BLS
- ACLS
- BSN
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About the job
Registered Nurse (RN) - Medical/Surgical (Full-Time Night Shift)
Department: Medical-Surgical (Med/Surg)
Status: Full-Time, 36 hours/week
Schedule: Day Shift (Typically three 12-hour shifts)
Compensation: $35.00 - $55.00 per hour (Based on experience and qualifications)
Location: Gateway Regional Medical Center - 2100 Madison Ave. Granite City, IL 62040
Experience Level: Experienced RNs & New Graduates Welcome!
Day-shift Med/Surg RN opportunity at Gateway Regional Medical Center. Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive team environment serving the Metro East/St. Louis community.
What You'll Do
- Provide Patient-Centered Care: Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for a diverse population of adult medical-surgical patients.
- Manage Clinical Care: Administer medications and treatments, monitor patient conditions, recognize changes in status, and respond appropriately to patient needs.
- Coordinate Care: Work collaboratively with physicians, case managers, therapists, nursing assistants, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate effective patient care and discharge planning.
- Educate & Advocate: Educate patients and families about diagnoses, treatments, medications, and care needs while advocating for patient safety, dignity, and well-being.
- Document & Communicate: Maintain accurate and timely electronic medical record (EMR) documentation and communicate relevant patient information to the healthcare team.
- Support Quality & Safety: Follow hospital policies, clinical standards, infection prevention practices, and applicable Illinois nursing and healthcare regulations.
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
- Graduate of an accredited School of Professional Nursing ( ADN or BSN ).
- Previous experience in medical-surgical nursing or another acute-care setting is preferred.
- New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply! We welcome nurses who are beginning their professional careers and are ready to grow their clinical skills in an acute-care environment.
Licensure & Certifications
- Required: Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Illinois.
- Required: Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross.
- Required: Ability to successfully complete Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) training within one month of hire.
- Preferred: Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification through the AHA or American Red Cross
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a highly competitive compensation package designed to support your personal and professional well-being, including:
- Hourly Pay Range: $35.00 - $55.00 / hour
- Shift differentials for eligible shifts
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. (Review our full offerings in our Benefits Guide) .
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching.
- Generous paid vacation time (PTO) and recognized holiday pay.
- A structured, supportive environment that welcomes and mentors new nursing professionals.
Compensation Disclaimer
Final compensation within the posted range is determined based on relevant nursing experience, qualifications, clinical skills, internal equity, and other factors consistent with Gateway Regional Medical Center's compensation practices.
From Gateway Regional Medical Center's job posting, checked 13 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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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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