SE Weekender Registered Nurse - OR (FT, Days)

Mercy; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

No Contract Required

ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist

BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, MO is seeking a SE Weekender Registered Nurse for the Operating Room. The role supports general, urology, plastics, gynecology, orthopedics, neurosurgery, and cardiothoracic procedures, with Periop 101 training offered for new RNs.

Work includes 12-hour weekend days, cross-training possibilities, and ongoing collaboration with anesthesia and surgical staff. Qualifications include at least 1 year of OR nursing experience, a nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of OR nursing experience.
• Graduate from a school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current RN license in hiring state and/or compact licensure.
• BLS certification or completion within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and teams.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of records.
• Possibility to cross-train and advance to scrub or First Assist.

Skills

OR nursing

RN

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

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:

SE Weekender Registered Nurse

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Operating Room

Status: Full-Time - 36 hours/week

Shift: 12-hr Days - Scheduled Weekends

Experienced RN Incentives:

• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus - based on years of OR RN experience.
• No Contract Required
• ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).
• BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000).

Overview:

Mercy Hospital Southeast OR includes general surgery, 2 DaVinci Xis, urology, plastics, gyn, orthopedic, neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Periop 101 through AORN is offered for new registered nurses.

Our staff provides a comforting environment for patients that are undergoing a surgical procedure. We work alongside preop staff, anesthesia providers, surgeons and recovery staff to safely provide care to patients needing an operation.

As nurses, we train on the equipment being used, proper positioning and prepping of the patient, and documentation of the patient record. There is opportunity to cross-trainand/or advance to scrub or First Assist in the cases as well.

Qualifications:

• Experience: At least 1 year of OR nursing experience is required.
• Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or 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.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Other unit specific certifications as required.
• Other: 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.

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