Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg, Nights, FT

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus (exp’d)

Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus (new grads

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an RN for the Med Surg 5E unit on the night shift (7:00PM-7:30AM) at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO.

The position offers full-time hours (36 per week) and a sign-on bonus for experienced nurses up to $20,000 or new graduates up to $10,000.Responsibilities include applying the nursing process, coordinating care, and ensuring patient rights and confidentiality. The unit faces common medical diagnoses and emphasizes multidisciplinary teamwork, with strong

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following.
• Associate Degree in Nursing; Nursing Diploma; BSN.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Team coordination

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

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.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg 5E

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.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg 5E

Location

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

Schedule

Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift

Night Shift | 7:00PM-7:30AM

Sign-On Bonus

• Experienced Nurses: Up to $20,000
• New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $10,000.

About The Unit

Med Surg 5E provides care for a wide variety of adult medical patients.

Typical Diagnoses Include

• Small bowel obstructions
• Respiratory infections
• Cellulitis
• Diverticulitis
• Pneumonia

This unit offers strong opportunities to develop and strengthen core clinical skills including patient assessment, time management, and complex care coordination. Nurses on 5E gain experience with medical patients who require frequent monitoring, thoughtful care planning, and multidisciplinary teamwork.

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.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Nursing
• Nursing Diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure

Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.

Experience

Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Certifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: BSN preferred
• Licensure: Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred
• Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting

Physical Requirements

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing 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.