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

Mercy Co; Lake Saint Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus $10,000

Shift Differentials: Evenings $2.75, N

Shift Differentials: Nights $4.60

Weekends $1.50

Day-One Benefits: Medical, Vision, D

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the Regional Float Pool. The role involves delivering patient-centered care across multiple hospitals in the St. Louis region, primarily during night shifts.

You will assess, implement, and evaluate nursing care while collaborating with diverse teams. Ideal candidates have 1 year Med/Surg bedside experience (2 years for ICU/advanced units), RN licensure in the hiring state or compact, and BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited registered nursing program.
• RN license in the hiring state or a compact license is required.
• Minimum 1 year bed-side RN experience for Med Surg; minimum 2 years for ICU/other specialties.
• BSN preferred; Epic electronic medical record experience is a plus.
• Basic life support (BLS) and ACLS certifications required for Critical Care roles.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care for adult/geriatric patients.
• Rotate across Mercy facilities within the regional footprint as assigned.
• Collaborate with diverse care teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
• Maintain compliance with nursing standards and participate in continuous learning.

Skills

Bedside nursing

Med/Surg experience

ICU experience

Team collaboration

BLS

ACLS

Epic experience

Education

RN license or eligibility (state/compact)

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 Washington 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.

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.