Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, Full-Time

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus up to $10k

No Contract Required

BSN Bridging up to $16k

MSN Bridging up to $16k

RN Loan Forgiveness Program

Monthly loan payments up to $370 (cap)

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is hiring a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department. This full-time role (36 hours/week) offers a 12-hour shift and opportunities for sign-on incentives.

The department emphasizes direct patient care, coordination with ancillary teams, and adherence to Mercy Service Standards. Ideal candidates have an ASN/BSN pathway, eligible nursing licensure, and current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification or equivalent within

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from an approved or accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Must be eligible to take board of nursing exam.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probation period.

Responsibilities

• Direct patient care across all age groups including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort.
• Work within established nursing practice guidelines and Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing assessment

Teamwork

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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:

Registered Nurse

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Emergency Department

Status: Full-Time - 36 hours/week

Shift: 12 Hours (TBD)

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:

• Education: Graduated from an approved or accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Must be eligible to take board of nursing exam.
• Experience: None.
• Certifications: Must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period.
• Other: Working Conditions, Mental and Physical Requirements: Stand and walk most of the time on duty. Meet unit specific physical demands. Significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance. May be required to work differing schedules, shifts, days of the week, or work frequency according to patient care requirements. High risk exposure to blood and body fluids. Physical demands are attached plus push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs., pinch up to 15 lbs., kneel, crouch, and crawl minimally. Equipment Used: Unit Specific

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.