Graduate Nurse Resident (GN/RN) - Surgical (FT, Nights)

Southeast Hospital; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

No Contract Required

Bridging Programs (ASN–BSN, BSN–MSN)

RN Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO, is seeking a Graduate Nurse Resident or Registered Nurse for the 5H Surgical unit. This full-time night-shift role involves direct patient care and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Mercy offers competitive benefits, sign-on incentives, and bridging programs to support nurses in advancing their BSN/MSN degrees. Experience level is flexible; emphasis is on licensure and clinical readiness.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure required.
• BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for all age groups from assessment to evaluation.
• Coordinate with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
• Adhere to nursing practice guidelines and Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing skills

Assessment planning

Education

Associate's Degree

Diploma

BSN

Job description

• Cape Girardeau, Missouri
• Nursing
• Nursing
• Regular
• Full-time
• Mercy Hospital Southeast
• JR270946

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Job Profile Summary

Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the Respective State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Graduate Nurse Resident or Registered Nurse

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: 5H Surgical

Status: Full-Time - 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hour Nights (1900 - 0730)

Experienced RN Incentives

• Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
• No Contract Required!
• ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).
• BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000).

New RN Incentives

• Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
• No Contract Required
• RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt.
• Up to $370 per month directly towards loan payments ($20,000 cap).
• Must start with Mercy within 12-months of graduation.

Qualifications

• Experience: None required.
• Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.
• Other: Physical requirements/demands:
  • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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