Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse Surgical Trauma 3A

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Education assistance

Medical insurance

PTO frontload

Retirement plan

Weekend differential

Shift differential

Weekend option differential

New weekend option differential

Job summary

Mercy Springfield is seeking RNs for a 12-hour shift pattern (7am-7pm or 7pm-7am) with rotational weekends. A year-long Nurse Residency Program accompanies new graduates and select experienced nurses to support professional development.

The unit Surgical Trauma 3A is a fast-paced 33-bed med-surg telemetry unit focusing on post-operative and trauma patients. Competitive incentives include sign-on bonuses, education assistance, relocation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate or upcoming Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current RN license in hiring state or compact licensure.
• Basic Life Support certification required or within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of care by direct care givers.

Skills

Head-to-toe assessments

Telemetry interpretation

IV insertions

Catheter care

Trach care

Ostomy care

Wound care

Chest tubes

Education

RN nursing program graduate

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

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.

Nurse Residency Available: Mercy Springfield offers a year-long Nurse Residency Program tailored to the specialty area in which each nurse is hired. All graduate nurses participate in the program, along with select experienced nurses based on their individual experience and professional development needs.

Position Details:

Nurses work 12-hour shifts 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am with rotational weekends.

Incentives:

• New Grad $5,000 Sign-on bonus for nightshift only
• 1-2 years’ RN experience Sign-on bonus $13,000 for nightshift only
• 3-4 years’ RN experience Sign-on bonus $15,000 for nightshift only
• 5+ years’ RN experience Sign-on bonus $20,000 for nightshift only
• Education Assistance:
  • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• $3000 Relocation Assistance for full time only
• Weekend Differential
• Shift Differential for qualifying hours between 3pm-7am
• Weekend Option Days: WEO rates + weekend differential
• Weekend Option Nights: WEO rates + weekend differential + straight night shift differential
• New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 RN
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• PTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs for full time only
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate or upcoming Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
• Physical requirements/demands:
  • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis
  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift
  • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties

Unit Information:

Surgical Trauma "3A" is a 33-bed unit, fast-paced med-surg telemetry unit which focuses on adult post- operative and trauma patients. Nurse patient ratios are: Days 5:1, Nights 6:1. On our unit we offer you the opportunity to develop excellent critical thinking skills as well as use a wide variety of clinical skills including:

• Head-to-toe assessments
• Reading and posting telemetry strips
• IV insertions
• Catheter, trach, and ostomy care
• Wound care
• Chest tubes

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.