Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Surgical - Day Shift

Aura Health
Aura Health

Alton, IL, USA

Posted on Jul 26, 2026
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care in a Surgical Care Unit.

Responsibilities include

  • assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs
  • promoting patient and family-centered care
  • educating patients on managing their illness, medications, and post-treatment care
  • ensuring patient safety, quality, and regulatory compliance
  • collaborating with the healthcare team to develop and communicate individualized care plans
  • evaluating physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs, considering patient preferences and barriers

Qualifications include

  • RN licensure
  • minimum nursing diploma or associate degree; BSN preferred
  • no prior experience required; less than 2 years preferred for BSN candidates

Skills required include

  • critical thinking
  • effective communication
  • ability to work in a safety-sensitive environment

Benefits encompass

  • comprehensive health coverage
  • retirement plans
  • tuition assistance
  • paid time off

and

  • professional development opportunities

This role offers a collaborative, community-based setting with growth and advancement opportunities at the bedside.