New Graduate Nurse Spring/Summer 2025 - Mercy Springfield

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking Graduate Nurses for various departments in Springfield, Missouri. This role is ideal for new graduates looking to kickstart their nursing career with quarterly start dates and a supportive environment. Attractive incentives, including a sign-on bonus and tuition reimbursement, are offered to help you thrive in your nursing career.

Benefits

Sign On Bonus of $5,000

Relocation Assistance up to $7,000

GN Loan Forgiveness Program

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually

Shift Differential for evenings and nights

Health/Dental/Vision benefits starting on Day 1

Qualifications

• Must possess a current RN license or obtain within 90 days of graduation.
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card required.
• Eligibility to take the board of nursing exam is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care in various departments including Med Surg, Cardiac, and Operating Room.
• Participate in patient assessments and develop nursing care plans.
• Possibility of career paths to Emergency Department and ICU.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Teamwork

Education

Nursing Degree from an accredited school

Job description

Graduate Nurse - Mercy Springfield

Living in Springfield is easy. It’s a place that has everything you need. We have a plentiful and growing job market, great schools, world-class health care, and all the entertainment and cultural options of a big city—but with far less stress and an abundance of character and friendliness. All at the same time, you can fast-track your career, afford the home you’ve always wanted, simplify your commute, and enrich your life amid our natural Ozarks beauty.

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Available To New Grads

Our application questions provide you an opportunity to tell us the units for which you'd like to be considered. The following departments have openings for new graduates:

• Med Surg: Telemetry, Medical, Ortho, Neuro, Trauma Surgical, Gen Surg, Oncology
• Cardiac Intermediate
• Endoscopy
• Operating Room
• Psych
• Career Path to Emergency Department
• Stepdown: Cardiac Surgical Intermediate, Neuro Trauma PCU
• Career Path: Stepdown to ICU
• Rehab Hospital
• Orthopedic Hospital
• Womens & Childrens: Mother Baby & OBGYN

Start Dates

Start dates for new graduate RNs are bi-weekly throughout the year. You must provide official transcripts from Nursing School prior to starting.

Incentives and Benefits for GNs:

• Sign On Bonus: $5,000 (Pay out $1,250 at 6mo, 12mo, 18mo, 24mo) for Med/Surg, Critical Care, OR, Ortho Hospital, and Psych
• Relocation Assistance: $7,000 for full-time only
• GN Loan Forgiveness Program: Up to $370 per month directly towards loan payments ($20,000 cap)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000 annually for continuing education (combined total cap $20,000 with loan reimbursement)
• Shift Differential: $2.50 evenings / $4.20 nights
• Weekend Differential: $2.20
• Health/Dental/Vision: Available from 1st day

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• License: RN license in our state (must obtain within 90 days of graduation)
• Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probation period
• Licensure: Must be eligible to take the board of nursing exam