Registered Nurse, RN, Med Surg, Weekend, Nights

Mercy Co; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for General Surgery, 3W, located in St. Louis, MO. The role is full-time with weekend nights (7:00pm–7:00am) and a 36-hour workweek.

Candidates must graduate from an accredited nursing program, hold a current RN license (state or compact), and obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire. A minimum of 2 years of patient care experience is required, with supervisor experience and a BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated patient care in a general surgery setting.
• Ability to perform nursing process and patient advocacy.
• Strong communication with multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care per Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Patient care

Nursing process

Care coordination

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nursing

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) – General Surgery 3W

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

Schedule:Full-time, Weekend | 36 hours/week

Shift: Nights 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.