RN or Graduate Nurse (Fall 2026) Pediatric ICU Full Time Nights

Mercy; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

New Grad Sign On Bonus

RN experience Sign On Bonus

Education Assistance (Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reimbursement

Relocation Assistance

Weekend Differential

Shift Differential

Weekend Option Differential

New Increased Weekend Option Diff

Day-One Benefits (Medical/Dental/Vison

PTO/Vacation Frontload

Employer-Matched Retirement

Job summary

Mercy is hiring an RN for a Pediatric ICU night shift (7p-7a) with rotational weekends/holidays. You will provide compassionate patient care using the nursing process, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure patient rights and privacy are protected.

Eligible new grads and experienced RNs can access sign-on incentives, education assistance, relocation support, and comprehensive benefits from Day One. Join Mercy’s mission-driven team providing high-quality pediatric care.

Qualifications

• RN license in good standing and state requirements
• Graduate of an accredited RN program
• Basic Life Support certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains accountability for care for assigned patients and coordinates with other departments.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and preserves patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

RN Nursing

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Tools

Electronic Health Records

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:

Unit Information: Pediatric ICU 7p-7a, rotational weekends/holidays

Incentives:

• New Grad $5,000 Sign On Bonus

• 1-2 years’ RN experience Sign On Bonus $13,000

• 3-4 years’ RN experience Sign On Bonus $15,000

• 5+ years’ RN experience Sign On Bonus $20,000

• Education Assistance:

  • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses

  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year

• $3000 Relocation Assistance for full time only

• Weekend Differential

• Shift Differential for qualifying hours between 3pm-7am

• Weekend Option Days: WEO rates + weekend differential

• Weekend Option Nights: WEO rates + weekend differential + straight night shift differential

• New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 RN

• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance

• PTO/Vacation Time Frontload Up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs for full time only

• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.

• Physical requirements/demands:

  • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis

  • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift

  • Position requires the 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.