Entry Level Medical Surgical Nurse Jobs
New grad medical surgical nurse jobs welcome recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where clinical rotations, internship hours, and a strong practicum record can matter more than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, with employers like University Hospitals, Banner Health, and Saint Francis Health System hiring at this level now.
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A Brief Overview
UH St John Medical Surgical -The Spine, and Surgical Department is a 26-bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery.
- WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? The unit was remodeled in 2008 to emulate a 5-star hotel where our team provides 5-star service excellence. Our Total Joint Program provides pre and post-operative care, education and follow-up.
- Click HERE to learn more about the unit & meet the Nurse Manager!
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
What You Will Do
- Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
- Completes/submits required documentation.
- Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Other Accredited Program: Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required)
- 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) (Required)
- Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)
- Level II Only: 18 CNE's per year. • 3 CNE’s in clinical specialty • At least 5 CNE’s in Leadership • Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
- Level II Only: • 3 Peer Reviews. • Committee Involvement. • 5 criteria with evidence of each.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
A Brief Overview
UH St John Medical Surgical -The Spine, and Surgical Department is a 26-bed unit that focuses on providing care for patients requiring orthopedic, spine and/or general surgery.
- WHAT MAKES US UNIQUE? The unit was remodeled in 2008 to emulate a 5-star hotel where our team provides 5-star service excellence. Our Total Joint Program provides pre and post-operative care, education and follow-up.
- Click HERE to learn more about the unit & meet the Nurse Manager!
Provides safe efficient age specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in order to assist them to attain, maintain, regain, and sustain optimal health status.
What You Will Do
- Functions in accordance with the professional standards of the Ohio board of nursing.
- Completes/submits required documentation.
- Delivers effective relationship based nursing care.
- Demonstrates technical skills in care delivery that result in safe practice and positive care outcomes.
- Demonstrates clear communication and effective collaboration to optimize patient care and clinical operations.
- Develops self and contributes to the professional practice of nursing.
- Displays leadership that influences optimal clinical and operational outcomes.
Additional Responsibilities
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
- For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation.
- Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace.
- Other Accredited Program: Completion of accredited practical nurse program or currently enrolled in a nursing program. (Required)
- 2+ years Nursing Experience (Level II only) (Required)
- Knowledge of LPN scope of practice according to the Ohio board of nursing. (Required proficiency)
- Uses a wide variety of technical equipment to meet patient needs and prescribed clinical therapies (ie. stethoscopes, thermometers, sphygmomanometers and electronic monitoring devices) (Required proficiency)
- Level II Only: 18 CNE's per year. • 3 CNE’s in clinical specialty • At least 5 CNE’s in Leadership • Other CNE requirements will be agreed upon with manager
- Level II Only: • 3 Peer Reviews. • Committee Involvement. • 5 criteria with evidence of each.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio and/or Multi State Compact License (Required Upon Hire)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (Required Upon Hire)
- Standing Frequently
- Walking Frequently
- Sitting Rarely
- Lifting Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Carrying Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pushing Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Pulling Frequently up to 50 lbs
- Climbing Occasionally up to 50 lbs
- Balancing Occasionally
- Stooping Frequently
- Kneeling Frequently
- Crouching Frequently
- Crawling Occasionally
- Reaching Frequently
- Handling Frequently
- Grasping Frequently
- Feeling Constantly
- Talking Constantly
- Hearing Constantly
- Repetitive Motions Constantly
- Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Constantly
- 10%
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Entry Level Medical Surgical Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level medical surgical nurse job?
Start by targeting hospitals and health systems that run structured new grad residency or nurse transition programs, since these are designed for candidates without independent floor experience. Highlight clinical rotation hours, any med-surg practicum work, and your NCLEX pass date prominently on your resume. Certifications like Basic Life Support and familiarity with electronic health record systems give entry level applicants a concrete edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level medical surgical nurses?
Companies hiring entry level medical surgical nurses right now include University Hospitals, Banner Health, and Saint Francis Health System, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring tends to concentrate among large health systems, regional hospital networks, and long-term acute care facilities that have the staffing infrastructure to onboard and train new graduates.
Are there remote entry level medical surgical nurse jobs?
Yes, though most med-surg nursing roles require hands-on bedside care and are on-site by nature. About 0% of entry level medical surgical nurse openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions typically involve care coordination, utilization review, or telephonic case management rather than direct inpatient nursing.
Are these new grad medical surgical nurse jobs?
Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior medical surgical nurse roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts clinical rotation hours or internship work in place of paid employment, or explicitly mentions a nurse residency program. Look for language like 'new grads welcome' or 'will train' as reliable signals.
Which industries hire the most entry level medical surgical nurses?
Entry Level medical surgical nurse roles concentrate in Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Science & Research, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they maintain high patient volumes and ongoing unit-level staffing needs that make onboarding new graduates a routine part of their workforce strategy.