RN, Med Surg, FT, Nights

Mercy Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid Time Off

Tuition Support

Matched Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Med Surg 5W in St. Louis, MO. The role involves applying the nursing process to provide patient care, coordinating care with other departments, and ensuring patient rights and confidentiality.

New grads and experienced nurses are welcome. Location is Mercy Hospital South with a 36-hour weekly schedule (Night shift 7:00 PM–7:30 AM). Sign-on bonuses up to $10,000 for experienced nurses and up to $5,000 for new grads are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following: ADN, Nursing Diploma or BSN.
• Must hold and maintain a MO RN license or compact licensure.
• BLS certification through the AHA, or obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Previous hospital experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 patient care in conjunction with other departments while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

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 5W

New Grads and Experienced Nurses Welcome!

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 5W

Med Surg 5W cares for adult medical patients with diagnoses such as small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia. This unit provides an excellent environment to strengthen core Med Surg skills, enhance assessment abilities, and manage patients with diverse medical needs.

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.

QualificationsEducation:

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 QualificationsEducation:

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.