Registered Nurse Medical Unit
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Garden City, KS, 67846-5679
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 30.58-42.99 HOUR
Date Posted : 27 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
Depending on your location, you may be eligible for up to $8,000 in relocation assistance!
The Medical Unit at St. Catherine Hospital specializes in general medical and surgical patient care and is a 48-bed unit. We treat adult patients that are 16 years and older needing medical or surgical intervention with no overflow from other departments. We are a desirable department because we value teamwork and collaboration. Patient safety and experience is a priority as well as employee job satisfaction. We look for energetic, reliable and hard-working candidates to join our team.
Here, you will help advance modern nursing by providing your skills, experience, and commitment to compassionate care. The impact you will make in our faith-based, mission-driven culture will cultivate excellence and achieve professional fulfillment united in humankindness.
As a Registered Nurse (RN) you will assume responsibility and accountability for:
- Facilitating, communicating, and collaborating with both the healthcare team, and the patient/family to identify and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient.
- Promote the optimal health, well-being and safety of the patient through use of the nursing process and in accordance with patient care standards, guidelines and the State Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate personal accountability for relationship-based care, organizational mission, and core values.
In addition to bringing humankindness to the workplace each day, qualified nursing candidates will need the following:
Education Requirements
- Associates Degree in Nursing required; Nursing Diploma or by endorsement
- Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required for new graduates, preferred for experienced RNs
Experience Requirements
- One year RN experience
- Nursing skills and knowledge base specific to specialty
Licenses/Certification Requirements
- RN License required; Current state nursing licenses or valid RN license from a participating state in the National Licensure Compact
Physical Requirements
- Medium Work - (Exert up to 50lbs force occasionally, and/or up to 20lbs frequently, and/or up to 10lbs constantly)
St. Catherine Hospital, located in Garden City, Kansas, was founded by two pioneering physicians and the Dominican Sisters. They created and maintained the spirit that has enabled St. Catherine Hospital employees to develop a thriving health care facility unlike any other in southwest Kansas. Like many of the families and businesses in our community, our roots run deep – 85 years of excellence and counting. Residents of Garden City enjoy life in a relaxed, small-town (population approx. 30,000) with a zoo, several parks, golf courses, modern shopping and more.
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Frequently asked questions
Registered Nurse Medical Unit positions focus on adult patients needing medical or surgical care, emphasizing teamwork and patient safety. Unlike emergency or ICU nurses, they manage a 48-bed unit with consistent patient flow, requiring strong collaboration and specialized nursing knowledge tailored to general medical-surgical environments.
A valid RN license is mandatory, with preference for candidates holding licenses under the Nurse Licensure Compact for Kansas. Additional certifications relevant to medical-surgical nursing enhance employability, reflecting local healthcare standards and ensuring compliance with state regulations.
Catholic Health Initiatives supports growth through specialized training and leadership pathways. Registered Nurses can advance into roles like nursing unit coordinator, care coordinator, or managerial positions, gaining valuable experience in a mission-driven environment focused on compassionate patient care.
Apart from a faith-based culture promoting humankindness, Catholic Health Initiatives offers up to $8,000 relocation assistance for eligible candidates. The hospital’s commitment to employee satisfaction and a collaborative environment further distinguishes this role locally.
Registered Nurses in Garden City typically earn salaries slightly below larger metro areas but benefit from a lower cost of living. Pay ranges for medical unit RNs here average between $60,000 and $75,000 annually, reflecting regional demand and healthcare facility size.
Garden City has a steady need for Registered Nurses, especially within specialized units like the medical-surgical department. Regional population health trends and a community-focused hospital keep hiring relatively consistent, with moderate competition among qualified applicants.
Yes, Catholic Health Initiatives invests in ongoing professional development, emphasizing relationship-based care and nursing process excellence. Nurses receive support to enhance specialty skills, aligning with the hospital’s mission to foster both patient safety and staff growth.
The role involves medium physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally and frequent handling of weights around 20 pounds. This aligns with general nursing duties, requiring stamina and physical readiness to provide optimal patient care.
Daily tasks encompass holistic patient care, collaboration with healthcare teams, and honoring the organization's faith-based mission. Nurses advocate for physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, embodying Catholic Health Initiatives’ commitment to humankindness and professional fulfillment.