Registered Nurse - Med Tele (5200) Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $10,000

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a registered nurse for the 18-bed Med/Tele 5200 unit, focused on pulmonary, cardiac, and telemetry care. The role emphasizes the nursing process, patient advocacy, and collaboration with multiple departments to ensure high-quality care.

Requires RN licensure in the hiring state, BLS and ACLS, and an ability to handle a wide range of acute conditions. A sign-on bonus of $10,000 is available for full-time applicants who meet experience requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure.
• Current RN license and certifications (BLS and ACLS) required or obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Experience in adult acute care medical-surgical units preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care for assigned patients.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments and teams.
• Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality in all interactions.

Skills

Nursing process

Telemetry care

Patient advocacy

Education

BSN/ADN or diploma

Tools

EMR / EHR

ACLS

BLS

Job description

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.

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

With At Least 1 Year Of Experience

• Beds: 18
• Patient Population: Adult acute care medical-surgical unit specializing in pulmonary, cardiac, and telemetry patients. Nurses care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, arrhythmias, sepsis, renal disease, diabetes complications, and other complex illnesses, while developing expertise in telemetry, respiratory care, medication management, and collaborative patient care.

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.

NO CONTRACT

Med/Tele 5200 Unit Details

• Beds: 18
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 6:1
• Patient Population: Adult acute care medical-surgical unit specializing in pulmonary, cardiac, and telemetry patients. Nurses care for patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, including COPD, pneumonia, heart failure, arrhythmias, sepsis, renal disease, diabetes complications, and other complex illnesses, while developing expertise in telemetry, respiratory care, medication management, and collaborative patient care.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (Associate degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure; must meet state board requirements.
• Certifications: American Heart Association BLS and ACLS required or obtained within 90 days of hire.

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.