Graduate Nurse - Spring/Summer 2027 Graduates Apply!

Children's Mercy KC • Kansas City, MO

13h • Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Mercy is hiring graduate nurses who will graduate in spring or summer 2027 and are interested in pediatric care. Registered nurses provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families, using the nursing process and scientific principles to deliver safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate care. They educate patients and families, advocate for their needs, and coordinate care with nonprofessional personnel as needed. The role supports a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered environment and uses current research and evidence to improve nursing practice and care quality.

An associate degree is accepted, with an exception for certain direct-care nurses hired before September 1, 2013. A bachelor’s degree is preferred for direct-care nurses; those hired after that date without a BSN must complete the degree within five years of hire. No experience is necessary, and on-the-job training is provided. Required RN licensure depends on the applicable state or compact license, with additional Kansas or Missouri licensure requirements due within 90 days. Life support certifications are required within 90 days, and specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population is preferred within 90 days.

Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination are conditions of employment. New employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or lacking evidence of vaccination; medical and religious exemptions may be discussed with Human Resources. The position is based in the Kansas City area. Starting pay is $29.00 per hour, with the offer determined by education and experience.

Requirements

• Graduation in spring or summer 2027 is targeted for this graduate nurse opportunity.
• Associate degree accepted, subject to the stated grandfathering provision for direct-care nurses hired before September 1, 2013.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred for direct-care nurses; those hired after September 1, 2013 without a BSN must complete the degree within five years of hire.
• No experience necessary; on-the-job training provided.
• One of the following is required upon hire: Licensed RN - MO or Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri.
• One of the following is required upon hire: Licensed RN - Kansas or Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas.
• RN compact license for states other than Kansas and Missouri.
• Obtain Registered Nurse Multistate License Kansas or equivalent within 90 days, as applicable.
• Obtain Registered Nurse Multistate License Missouri or equivalent within 90 days, as applicable.
• Obtain Licensed RN - Kansas or equivalent within 90 days, as applicable.
• Obtain Licensed RN - MO or equivalent within 90 days, as applicable.
• Required life support certifications must be obtained within 90 days, according to the Nursing and Advanced Practice Provider Licensure and Certification policy.
• Seasonal influenza and COVID-19 vaccination are conditions of employment; employees must be willing to receive specified vaccinations if found non-immune or without evidence of vaccination, subject to possible medical or religious exemptions.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree for direct-care nurses.
• Specialty certification relevant to the unit’s patient population, as determined by the Nurse Manager or Director; preferred within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Use the nursing process to develop and implement a safe, high-quality, comprehensive, age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families that promotes optimal outcomes.
• Meet the educational needs of patients and families and advocate for their needs.
• Maintain a safe, comfortable, efficient, and family-centered environment.
• Use current research and evidence for practice to expand professional knowledge, enhance role performance, and improve nursing care quality.
• Provide illness management and health promotion for patients and families.
• Coordinate patient care with nonprofessional personnel as necessary.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree