ICU Cardiac RN — Night Shift with Up to $20K Sign-On

Merit Health River Region; Vicksburg (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $20,000

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance and student loan‑

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health River Region in Mississippi is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through all stages of the nursing process. You will coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, participating in emergencies, and maintaining infection control.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required.
• Strong knowledge of nursing process and clinical nursing practices.
• Ability to perform thorough patient assessments and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care according to nursing process and policies.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to develop care plans.
• Respond to medical emergencies and participate in life-saving interventions as appropriate.
• Document patient care thoroughly in the medical record.
• Maintain infection control protocols and safety standards.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Effective communication

Infection control

Education

RN - Registered Nurse license

Tools

Ventilators

IV pumps

Job description

Merit Health River Region in Mississippi is hiring a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care through all stages of the nursing process. You will coordinate care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality outcomes and compassionate support for patients and families.

The role involves administering medications, monitoring patients, participating in emergencies, and maintaining infection control.