RN - Regional Float Pool - Full Time - Nights - Mercy Jefferson andSurroundingCommunities

Mercy Co; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Shift Differentials

Education Assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO/Vacation Time

401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join its Regional Float Pool across the St. Louis region.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for adult/geriatric patients in multiple facilities, reporting to the hiring leader and aligning with Mercy standards. This role offers night shifts, a $10,000 sign-on bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, retirement, tuition assistance, and PTO.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• Current RN license in hiring state or compact licensure.
• One year of bed-side RN experience for Med/Surg; two years for ICU/other specialties.
• Certifications: BLS; ACLS for CC, where applicable.
• Physical requirements include standing, bending, lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care for adult/geriatric patients.
• Coordinate care across multiple hospital facilities within Mercy regional footprint.
• Collaborate with diverse care teams to ensure high-quality patient outcomes.
• Adapt to dynamic environments and participate in continuous learning.

Skills

Education

RN license

BSN (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Registered Nurse, utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice for adult/geriatric patients. Candidate must report to facilities within the regional footprint of the home hospital where they are employed. Determination of facilities to be discussed upon hire into position with approval by hiring leader/leadership team.

Position Details:

• MERCY HOSPITALS: Mercy Jefferson and Surrounding Communities
• Department: Regional Float Pool
• Status: Full Time
• Shift: Nights
• #BeAMercyNurse

Incentives:

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 - No Contract
• Base Pay: (Determined by Experience)
• PLUS
• Regional Float Pool Perk
• AND
• Shift Differentials: $2.75/Evenings, $4.60/Nights, $1.50/Weekends

Benefits:

• Day-One Comprehensive Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• Stay Premium Program:
• Active after 2 years with Mercy. Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Retirement:
• 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Education Assistance:
• Tuition Reimbursement
• $2,000
• per year
• ASN to BSN (Up to $16,000)
• PTO/Vacation Time

Overview:

Join Mercy’s Regional Float Pool and bring your expertise to multiple hospitals across the St. Louis region. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced RNs who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy continuous learning.

Why Join the Float Pool?

Strengthen your clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Collaborate with diverse care teams and patient populations

Experience flexibility and variety in your daily work

Units You May Float To:

• Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg): Orthopedics (Ortho), Trauma, Surgery, Oncology, Neuro, Medical, Surgical
• Telemetry (Tele): Cardiac, Surgical, Medical
• Stepdown (SD): Medical (Med SD), Surgical (Surg SD), Trauma, Neuro, Cardiac
• Intensive Care – ICU: CVICU (Cardiac Vascular ICU), Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU
• And more!

Facilities You’ll Serve (Min of 3 assigned):

• Mercy St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
• Mercy Jefferson- Festus, MO
• Mercy South- South St. Louis County, MO
• Mercy Washington- Washington, MO
• Mercy Lincoln- Troy, MO
• Mercy Perry- Perryville, MO
• Mercy Southeast- Cape Girardeau, MO
• Mercy Stoddard- Dexter, MO

Qualifications:

• Required Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Preferred Education: BSN
• 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.
• REQUIRED Experience: One year of recent bed‑side RN experience to work Med Surg. For all other specialties (ICU, etc.) a minimum of two years of recent bed‑side RN experience.
• Preferred Experience: Epic experience
• Certifications (Must have to start): For Med Surg and Behavioral Health - BLS. For Critical Care (CC) - BLS, ACLS
• Physical Requirements/Demands: Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds

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.

Additional Information

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.

At Mercy, you’ll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.