Registered Nurse Med Surg
Compensation
$34 - $51 /hr
Type
Full-time
Location
Alton, Illinois
Posted
Sep 22, 2026
Requirements Summary
Candidates must hold a current Registered Nurse licensure in Illinois or Michigan and possess a current American Heart Association BLS certification. A BSN is preferred, along with basic proficiency in Electronic Medical Records and Microsoft applications.
Core Responsibilities
The Registered Nurse protects, promotes, and restores health by practicing at the highest level of licensure and collaborating with the multidisciplinary care team. They assess physical symptoms, provide psychological support to patients and families, and mentor assigned team members.
Key Skills
Company Information
- Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
- Company Size: 10,001+ employees
- Type: Nonprofit
- Specialties: Health Care, Health Administration, Medical Services, IT, Engineering, Hospital, Medical Group, Education, Risk Management and Compliance, Facility Services, Human Resources, Marketing and Communications, Finance and Accounting, Laboratory, Patient Transport, Supply Chain, and Legal
Full Job Description
Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Pay range for this position is $34.25-51.13/hour. Actual pay is based on years of licensure. This is an Hourly position. Shift Differentials: Weekends - $3.25/hour $12,500-20,000 Sign-On Bonus (New Grads: $12,500, 1+ Years of Experience: $20,000) Relocation Bonus offered OSF will invest in YOU on Day 1! Candidates with 5+ years of direct experience will receive 24 hours of frontloaded Vacation and Holiday time OSF St. Anthony's Health Center is a newly designated Magnet Hospital with Distinction, receiving its first designation in 2025! Our Medical Surgical Unit is a great place to begin your career as a graduate nurse learn about nursing skills, teamwork, and critical thinking. Our unit also challenges the experienced nursing staff with the complexity and acuity of our patient population. we have a 45 bed unit comprised of a diverse population of patients. Some of the diagnosises that we see range from COPD, CHF, pneumoia, stroke, AKI, Medical stabilization, and much more. Nursing ratios are 4-6:1 and the goal is to maintain a free charge who has the ability to help with patient throughput and patient placement. Nurses hire in through our progression competency onboarding model and work through critical thinking skills before they come off of orientation. Our medical surgical team sets the bar high with our hyperfocus on quality metrics and an excellent patient experience. Overview POSITION SUMMARY: Protects, promotes and restores health and wellness by practicing at the highest level of the Registered Nurse licensure; collaborating with providers and multidisciplinary care team members to provide care coordination across the continuum. Assesses and supports physical symptoms, provides psychological support to patients, friends, and families, mentors assigned team members, promotes best practices, and maintains professional disposition at all times. The RN Hospital Inpatient/ED operates in units that provide 24/7 care in the hospital. Qualifications REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: Current Registered Nurse licensure by the State Board of Nursing in appropriate state (Illinois or Michigan) Licensure/Certification: Current American Heart Association HealthCare Provider BLS is required prior to start date of employment. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Education: BSN Experience: Experience as an RN in a healthcare environment Other skills/knowledge: Electronic Medical Record and Microsoft application basic proficiency OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.