Registered Nurse (RN) - Acute Care - Hourly

MEP Health; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

RN Career Ladder growth opportunities

Job summary

MEP Health in Missouri seeks an Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) to provide direct patient care, assess, diagnose, plan, implement and evaluate patient needs in a high-acuity hospital setting.

The role offers a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth through an RN Career Ladder. 12-hour night shifts involve collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have an RN license.
• Nursing diploma or associate degree; bachelor's degree preferred.
• No prior experience required, but less than 2 years is preferred.
• Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Promotes patient and family-centered care.
• Educates on illness management.
• Ensures safety and regulatory compliance.
• Develops and documents individualized care plans.
• Assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Nursing diploma or Associate degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Role:

Provides direct patient care as an Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN), assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs.

Responsibilities:

Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, ensures safety and regulatory compliance, develops and documents individualized care plans, and assesses physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs.

Qualifications & Skills:

Must have an RN license, with a nursing diploma or associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred. No prior experience required, but less than 2 years is preferred. Strong critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills are essential.

Key Duties:

Work 12-hour night shifts in a high-acuity environment, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and participate in professional development to advance career progression through a structured RN Career Ladder.

Additional Info:

This safety-sensitive role offers a sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth. The position emphasizes delivering high-quality, compassionate care in a top-ranked hospital setting.