General Surgery Registered Nurse

Mercy; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 68,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy in Pittsburg, KS is seeking an experienced RN for specialty general surgery to provide comprehensive perioperative care on a general surgery unit. You will educate patients and families, monitor vitals, administer medications, and coordinate with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and other clinicians, while maintaining accurate documentation in the EHR and adhering to evidence-based protocols.

Join a collaborative team committed to compassionate, patient-centered care and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Kansas or compact state.
• Experience in perioperative or surgical unit care.
• Strong communication and patient education skills.
• Ability to coordinate care with surgeons and anesthesiology.

Responsibilities

• Provide pre- and post-operative nursing care.
• Monitor patients on a general surgery unit and manage medications.
• Educate patients and families on procedures and recovery.
• Document care accurately in the EHR and follow protocols.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

Medication administration

Care coordination

Interdisciplinary teamwork

EHR documentation

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

Tools

Epic EHR

Job description

Mercy is seeking a dedicated RN – Specialty General Surgery for our Pittsburg facility. In this role, you will provide pre- and post-operative care, manage surgical patients on a general surgery unit, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and coordinate care with surgeons, anesthesiologists, and interdisciplinary teams. You will educate patients and families on procedures and recovery, maintain accurate documentation in the EHR, and adhere to evidence-based protocols. Mercy offers a collaborative, compassionate culture with ongoing education, clinical advancement opportunities, and the chance to shape innovative, patient-centered care.