About The Position

The Registered Nurse utilizes Mercy’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the nursing process to provide patient care and maintains professional accountability for care of assigned patients. The RN coordinates care with other departments and protects patients’ rights and the confidentiality of patient information. The role operates within the nurse’s preparation and established nursing practice guidelines, the State Nurse Practice Act, Mercy Health System goals and values, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, and applicable ethics and conduct codes. Duties are performed consistently with Mercy’s mission and Service Standards. This full-time position is part of the Mercy South Facility Float Pool in St. Louis, Missouri. Float pool nurses work across multiple units, which may include Orthopedics, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Oncology, Neurology, and other areas. The position is listed for night shift and offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus, tiered unit differentials, and additional shift differentials.

Requirements

  • 1–2 years of bedside RN experience.
  • Nursing degree from an accredited school.
  • Current RN license in the state.
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
  • Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.
  • Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods during each shift.
  • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

Nice To Haves

  • BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care using Mercy’s Nursing Professional Practice Model and the nursing process.
  • Maintain professional accountability for the care of assigned patients.
  • Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments.
  • Maintain patients’ rights and the confidentiality of patient information.
  • Practice within the scope of nursing preparation and applicable nursing practice guidelines, laws, and codes of conduct.
  • Perform duties consistently with Mercy’s mission, values, and Service Standards.
  • Float to assigned units across the hospital, which may include Orthopedics, Med/Surg, Telemetry, Stepdown, ICU, Emergency Department, Behavioral Health, Oncology, and Neurology.

Benefits

  • $20,000 full-time sign-on bonus with flexible payment options, including a no-contract option or an upfront option requiring a two-year commitment.
  • Tiered differentials: Tier 3 (Med/Surg) +$5.00 per hour, Tier 2 (Stepdown) +$7.50 per hour, and Tier 1 (ICU) +$10.00 per hour.
  • Shift differentials: evening +$2.75 per hour, night +$4.60 per hour, and weekend +$1.50 per hour.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage beginning day one.
  • Paid time off accrual.
  • Tuition reimbursement and tuition support.
  • Employer-matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period.
  • RN-to-BSN Bridging Program with support up to $16,000.
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