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

Mercy Co; Waterloo (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Day-One medical, vision & dental

401(k) with employer match

Education assistance

Job summary

Mercy is seeking experienced Registered Nurses to join its Regional Float Pool. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care across adult/geriatric populations, with assignments at Mercy St. Louis region facilities.

The role involves night shifts and cross-hospital coverage, offering ongoing learning and collaboration with diverse care teams. This full-time opportunity includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus (no contract) and competitive base pay determined by experience.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
• Current RN license in hiring state and/or Compact licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
• Report to facilities within the regional footprint of the home hospital.
• Float across multiple hospitals and units as needed.
• Collaborate with diverse care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

RN experience

BLS

ACLS

Epic experience

Education

Nursing degree

BSN preferred

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.