Emergency Department RN — High-Acuity Care + Sign-On Bonus

Mercy Co; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stay Premium program

Weekend option differential

Medical, dental & vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Education assistance & career growth

Generous PTO & vacation

Employer-matched retirement savings

Shift differentials

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, MO is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN. The role provides lifesaving care in a high-acuity 26-bed ED with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, offering a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and comprehensive benefits.

You’ll triage, stabilize, and manage both adult and pediatric emergencies, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes across shifts.

Qualifications

• Current RN license (Missouri or Compact).
• Experience in Emergency Department, Critical Care, ICU, Trauma, or Acute Care.
• Strong assessment, triage, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• BLS within 30 days of hire.
• ACLS required; PALS, TNCC, and CEN valued.

Responsibilities

• Rapid patient assessment and triage.
• Emergency stabilization and treatment.
• Managing high-acuity and critical care patients.
• Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.
• Responding to trauma and medical emergencies.
• Delivering patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Skills

Emergency nursing

Critical thinking

Triage

Assessment

Trauma nursing

Job description

Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, MO is seeking an experienced Emergency Department RN. The role provides lifesaving care in a high-acuity 26-bed ED with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio, offering a sign-on bonus up to $20,000 and comprehensive benefits.

You’ll triage, stabilize, and manage both adult and pediatric emergencies, collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes across shifts.