Registered Nurse - Emergency Department, PRN

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 38,572 - 55,104; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient care in the Emergency Department. Using the nursing process, you will be accountable for delivering high-quality care to assigned patients and collaborating with the care team.

This PRN role requires graduation from an approved nursing program, eligibility for the board exam, and current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification or completion within probation.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
• Must be eligible to take board of nursing exam.
• Certification: American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probation.
• No prior experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and maintain patient rights/confidentiality.
• Work in an Emergency Department setting with rotating shifts.
• Adhere to Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Coordination

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. 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: PRN

Shift: Varies & Rotating

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.