Winter/Spring 2026 Graduate Nurse - Mercy Joplin & Carthage

Mercy; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance up to $20,000

Loan forgiveness for new grad nurses

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per

Sign-on bonus

Day-One health insurance

Relocation assistance up to $3,000

PTO/Vacation Time

Employer-matched retirement funds

Shift differentials

Referral bonus opportunity

Clinical ladder

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Joplin and Carthage are seeking new graduate registered nurses to join our Nursing Residency program. Start your career with purpose as a member of our Nursing team, delivering compassionate care and exceptional patient experiences on multiple units during orientation.

This residency supports the transition from student to nurse with unit-based orientation and peer discussion sessions, while offering a comprehensive benefits package, sign-on opportunities, and generous education

Qualifications

• Required Education: 2026/2027 Nursing Grads from an accredited school.
• License: Current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Skills

RN licensure

Education

2026/2027 Nursing Grads from an accredited school

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: Mercy Joplin & Carthage Communities! New Graduate Opportunities!

Mercy Hospital Joplin and Carthage are looking for talented GNs and student nurses to join our team! Start a career with purpose as a member of our Nursing team. Help deliver compassionate care and excellent patient experiences to those we serve. At Mercy, you’ll join a caring and supportive organizational culture, where you can thrive in your career and develop your nursing skills in a variety of specialized areas. The Mercy Joplin Residency is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from student to nurse. Orient as a nurse on your unit with special sessions to discuss experiences with your peers. Units Interviewing for Upcoming Nurse Grads!

Joplin:

• 3 Surgical
• Cardiac
• 4 Ortho/Neuro
• 6 Surgical
• 7 Medical
• Cardiac
• 7 Renal Oncology Behavioral Health Step Down/ICU & CVI

Carthage:

• MedSurg

Qualifications:

• Required Education: 2026/2027 Nursing Grads from an accredited school
• License: Current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Incentives for RN Graduates:

• Education Assistance: Up to $20,000
• Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses!
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year
• This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus, paid out over 2 years.
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Relocation Assistance up to $3,000 per policy
• Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• PTO/Vacation Time
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Shift Differentials
• PTO Frontload Available
• Referral Bonus Opportunity
• Clinical Ladder - a career development plan providing a structure that increases nurse involvement and collaboration.

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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