Registered Nurse (RN) – $15k Sign-On, 12-Hour Day/Eve

Mercy Cedar Rapids; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a Behavioral Health unit. The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and independent nursing practice within Mercy's standards and protocols.

The Nurse will collaborate with unit staff to assess needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure high-quality care while maintaining documentation and communication across teams.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in Iowa or a compact state.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Experience in behavioral health/psych settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate accurate clinical information to patients, families, and staff during handoffs.
• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care according to plan of care.
• Document nursing care in real time to support the healthcare team.
• Educate patients and families and delegate tasks to appropriate staff.
• Ensure patient safety and adhere to Mercy policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with the care team to meet department goals.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Communication

Documentation

Teamwork

Education

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care in a Behavioral Health unit. The role emphasizes safe, accurate, and independent nursing practice within Mercy's standards and protocols.

The Nurse will collaborate with unit staff to assess needs, develop care plans, educate patients and families, and ensure high-quality care while maintaining documentation and communication across teams.