RN - Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit - Full Time - Days

Mercy Health; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Stay Premium Program

Loan Forgiveness

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Insurance Day One

PTO & Retirement Plan

Night Shift Differential

Weekend Bonus

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington in Washington, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit. This full-time 36 hours/week night shift (7:00 AM to 7:30 PM) offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus for experienced RNs and $15,000 for new graduates.

Mercy provides comprehensive benefits, loan forgiveness potential, tuition reimbursement, and retirement plans to support its nurses. The unit focuses on orthopedic and general surgery patients, with a strong teamwork culture and

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited RN program.
• Active RN license in Missouri or Compact State.
• BLS and ACLS certifications; additional unit-specific certifications as required.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Maintain accountability for care provided to assigned patients.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments.
• Protect patient rights and confidentiality.

Education

RN program graduate

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!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)

Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit

Full Time (36hrs/wk) Days

Mercy Hospital Washington | Washington, MO

Job Details

Position:

Registered Nurse (RN)

Department:

Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit

Location:

Mercy Hospital Washington

Schedule:

Full-Time, 36 Hours per Week

Shift:

Nights, 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM

Sign-On Bonus

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus

for Experienced Registered Nurses$15,000 Sign-On Bonus

for New Graduate Nurses

RN Benefits & Incentives

Mercy offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your career growth, financial well-being, and work-life balance.

Earn up to $8 per hour additional pay through Mercy's Stay Premium Program based on years of service

Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for qualifying new graduate nurses

Up to $2,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day One

Paid Time Off (PTO), Vacation Time, and Extended Sick Bank (ESB)

Employer-Matched Retirement Plan

Night Shift Differential Pay

Weekend Option Bonus of $20 per hour for eligible RNs

About the Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit

Join a fast-paced, high-acuity 30-bed Surgical and Orthopedic Unit that cares for a diverse population of medical and post-surgical patients. Nurses on this unit gain valuable experience in both medical-surgical nursing and orthopedic nursing while working alongside a collaborative interdisciplinary team.

Patient Populations Include:

• Orthopedic surgery patients including total knee, hip, and shoulder replacements
• Post-operative general surgery patients
• Appendectomies
• Cholecystectomies
• Colon resections
• Bariatric surgery patients
• Sepsis treatment and recovery
• Pancreatitis care
• Stable pneumothorax management

Unit Highlights

• Nurse-to-patient ratio of approximately
• 1:6Dedicated Patient Care Associates providing supportStrong teamwork cultureCollaborative nursing environmentProfessional development and continuing education opportunitiesPatient-centered care model

What Makes Mercy Different?

Our team is known for:Clinical excellenceCompassionate patient careTeam collaborationProfessional growth and mentorshipCommitment to quality outcomes

Whether you're an experienced RN or a new graduate nurse, you'll find opportunities to develop your skills in medical-surgical nursing, orthopedic nursing, and post-operative patient care.

Registered Nurse Qualifications

Required Education

Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing (RN) program

Licensure

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license

Missouri RN License or Compact State RN License

Must meet all applicable state board of nursing requirements

Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) required within 30 days of hire

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) required

Additional unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods

Ability to bend, kneel, squat, twist, and perform physical patient care activities

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.

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