Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg, General Surgery full time, Day

Mercy; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for General Surgery 3W at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. The role supports patient care across shifts, with a 36-hour week schedule.

Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, coordinating care with teams, and protecting patient rights and confidentiality. Qualifications include an accredited nursing program, Missouri RN license (or compact), BLS certification within 30 days, and a minimum of 2 years of patient care experience.

Qualifications

• Education and licensure requirements must be met as stated.
• Minimum 2 years of patient care experience.
• Current RN license in Missouri or compact license where duties performed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required or obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Utilize nursing process to provide patient care and ensure accountability.
• Evaluate care effectiveness and coordinate with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Perform duties aligned with Mercy Service Standards and mission.

Skills

Patient care

Coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

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.

Position Details:

Registered Nurse (RN) – General Surgery 3W

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128

Schedule: Full-time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Days 7:00pm - 7:00am

Qualifications

Education

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.

Licensure

• Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license in the hiring state and/or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed.
• Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Certification

• Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or completion within 30 days of hire.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of patient care experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisor experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
• Prolonged standing and walking during shifts.
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.