Registered Nurse Surgery Weekend Nights

Join the Surgical Care Unit at Alton Memorial Hospital , part of BJC HealthCare , where nurses are supported, recognized, and empowered to provide exceptional care. This role is open to both new graduate and experienced Registered Nurses and offers a stable night‑shift schedule, strong benefits, and opportunities to grow and advance at the bedside in a collaborative, community‑based setting.

Night shift schedule: (3) 12‑hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
Up to a $15,000 sign‑on bonus for eligible external candidates
Shift differentials for nights, weekends, and holidays
BJC RN Career Ladder supporting competency‑based advancement and professional growth while remaining at the bedside
A culture of connection and recognition through BJC Connections Groups , BJC Bravo peer recognition, and the Thrive well‑being program

Apply today to take the next step in your nursing career at BJC HealthCare .

Since 1937, Alton Memorial Hospital has cared for residents in Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding communities in a five-county area. Starting as a land gift to the community from the Smith family, Alton Memorial today is a full-service acute care hospital. Alton Memorial offers patients a variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including surgery services, medical imaging, interventional and diagnostic heart services, cancer care, rehabilitation, 24-hour emergency care, ambulance services and more.

The Surgical Care Unit consists of a 12 bed inpatient care unit and a six bed observation suite. Surgical Care Unit provides quality care to; general surgery, orthopedic, pediatric and medical observation population. Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning implementation, and evaluation within the guidelines of the standards of nursing care.

Promotes patient and family centered care in a healing environment. Educates patients and their families on how to manage their illness or injury, including post treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Participates in activities that promote patient safety, quality and regulatory compliance. Develops, implements, and documents individual plans of care with defined goals in collaboration with other members of the interprofessional team and patient, family or caregiver in accordance with the established guidelines and standards of nursing care. Proactively plans and ensures communication of the plan of care across the continuum of care.
Uses critical nursing skills to assess and evaluate physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs according to standards of care. Assess patient preferences and barriers to involvement in care, including their values, emotional, spiritual, cultural, and population-specific needs.
Nursing Diploma/Associate's

- Nursing Experience
~ No Experience

No Experience

RN

Bachelor's Degree

- Nursing Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance