RN, Med Surg 5E- FT, Nights

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: experienced

Sign-on bonus: new grads

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a dedicated RN for Med Surg 5E night shift to provide compassionate care using the nursing process, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

This role supports adult medical patients with strong teamwork and clinical skills. The unit emphasizes timely assessment, care planning, and collaboration, with benefits including sign-on bonuses for experienced and new graduate nurses.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing or higher required.
• License to practice as RN in Missouri (or compact).
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Evaluates effectiveness of care provided by direct care givers.
• Ensures accountability and adherence to Mercy standards.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team coordination

BLS knowledge

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med Surg 5E

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.

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 $10,000
• New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $5,000

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

• 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.