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Beacon Health System is hiring a Part-Time Days shift Med Surg Registered Nurse for our DOW Surgery at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI.
Type: Part-Time/FTE 0.60 (24 hrs/wk)
Shift: Days
Shift Details: Variable Days, 7:30am-4:00pm
We are proudly offering up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates!
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Local and National Discounts
- Beacon Academy Educational Courses
- Gym Membership Discount
About Dowagiac Hospital
Beacon Dowagiac is a 25-staffed bed hospital delivering specialty care and 24/7 emergency care, plus a Level IV Trauma Center. Our hospital is a destination for specialty care such as heart, cancer, stroke care and women’s health. Swing Therapy beds for skilled nursing and rehabilitation are also available.
What You’ll Do
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, as well as monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. You’ll also serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. You will note and carry out physician and nursing orders. You will assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
RN Job Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
What You Bring
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll have a diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. You’ll have a BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. You will be Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
The Beacon Way
Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Location: Beacon Health System · DOW Surgery
Schedule: Part-time, Day, 0730-1600; variable days depending on Surgery schedule
Beacon Health System is hiring a Part-Time Days shift Med Surg Registered Nurse for our DOW Surgery at Dowagiac Hospital in Dowagiac, MI.
Type: Part-Time/FTE 0.60 (24 hrs/wk)
Shift: Days
Shift Details: Variable Days, 7:30am-4:00pm
We are proudly offering up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus to qualified candidates!
Be a Beacon. Make a Difference.
At Beacon Health System, you’re not just part of a team, you’re part of something bigger. Every patient interaction is a chance to lead with compassion, build trust, and create lasting impact. Here, your expertise supports healing, and your heart connects us to the communities we serve.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 403(b) Matching Retirement Fund
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Shift Differentials
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Tuition and Certification Reimbursement
- Clinical Ladder Program
- Local and National Discounts
- Beacon Academy Educational Courses
- Gym Membership Discount
About Dowagiac Hospital
Beacon Dowagiac is a 25-staffed bed hospital delivering specialty care and 24/7 emergency care, plus a Level IV Trauma Center. Our hospital is a destination for specialty care such as heart, cancer, stroke care and women’s health. Swing Therapy beds for skilled nursing and rehabilitation are also available.
What You’ll Do
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll provide direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. You will implement and monitor patient care plans, as well as monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate. You’ll also serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care. You will note and carry out physician and nursing orders. You will assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
RN Job Responsibilities
- Implements and monitors patient care plans. Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
- Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
- Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
- Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
What You Bring
As a Registered Nurse, you’ll have a diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire. You’ll have a BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. You will be Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
Required Qualifications
- Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing OR required professional licensure at time of hire.
Licenses and Certifications
- BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
- Registered Nurse credentialed from the Michigan Board of Nursing obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
The Beacon Way
Mission: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
Values: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
Service Goals: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
Location: Beacon Health System · DOW Surgery
Schedule: Part-time, Day, 0730-1600; variable days depending on Surgery schedule
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in registered nurse med surg jobs.
- Active RN license in the state of employment or a compact license
- Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program
- Basic Life Support and ACLS certification
- One or more years of acute care or medical-surgical nursing experience
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic or Cerner
- CMSRN certification or demonstrated progress toward certification preferred
Tips for Your Registered Nurse Med Surg Job Search
Tailor your resume to unit specifics
List your patient-to-nurse ratios, common diagnoses you've managed, and any EHR systems you've used, such as Epic or Cerner. Generic nursing resumes get filtered out fast when hiring managers are scanning for med-surg-specific experience.
Certify before you compete for roles
Earning your CMSRN credential signals med-surg dedication and moves your application ahead of uncertified candidates at many health systems. If you're not yet eligible, list your planned test date so recruiters know you're on the path.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists registered nurse med surg openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target facilities by Magnet status
Magnet-designated hospitals attract competitive applicants, but they also invest heavily in nurse development and shared governance. If you want a structured ladder for advancement, filter your search toward Magnet and Pathway to Excellence facilities.
Prepare for competency-based interview questions
Interviewers in med-surg hiring typically ask you to walk through how you prioritize a five-patient assignment when two deteriorate simultaneously. Rehearse specific SBAR-structured examples from your clinical experience before your interview, not during it.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Night and weekend differentials can add meaningful value to a med-surg offer. Before accepting, ask for the differential structure in writing and calculate your realistic weekly earnings across the rotation you'll actually work.
Registered Nurse Med Surg Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most registered nurse med surgs?
The companies hiring the most registered nurse med surgs right now include Ascension, Voyage Health, and Healthforce, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Texas, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Travel nurse staffing agencies frequently account for a significant portion of active postings alongside direct health system employers.
How many registered nurse med surg jobs are remote?
About 31% of registered nurse med surg openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the predominantly bedside nature of the role. The sub-areas most likely to include remote or telehealth components are care coordination, utilization review, and case management roles that draw on med-surg clinical backgrounds.
How do you become a registered nurse med surg?
You complete an accredited Associate Degree in Nursing or Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, pass the NCLEX-RN to earn your license, then apply to acute care or general medical-surgical units for your first nursing position. After gaining floor experience, you can pursue the CMSRN credential through the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses to formalize your specialty expertise.
Can you get hired as a registered nurse med surg with no experience?
Yes, many hospitals hire new-grad RNs directly into med-surg units through structured residency or transition-to-practice programs. Emphasizing clinical rotations on your resume, demonstrating familiarity with common med-surg diagnoses, and obtaining BLS and ACLS certification before applying all strengthen a new-grad application significantly.
What does the registered nurse med surg interview process look like?
Most med-surg hiring processes include a phone screen with a recruiter, followed by a behavioral interview with the nurse manager focused on clinical scenarios and prioritization, and sometimes a peer panel. Some facilities also conduct a brief skills or scenario assessment. The full process typically moves from application to offer within a few weeks for in-demand units.
Where can I find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs?
You can find and apply to registered nurse med surg jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your license, experience level, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing from the same place.
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