Find your calling at Mercy!

The Registered Nurse, utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice for adult/geriatric patients. Candidate must report to facilities within the regional footprint of the home hospital where they are employed. Determination of facilities to be discussed upon hire into position with approval by hiring leader/leadership team.

Position Details:

MERCY HOSPITALS: Mercy Southeast (Cape Girardeau) and Surrounding Communities

Department: Regional Float Pool

Status: Full Time

Shift: Nights

 

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Incentives:

• Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 - No Contract

• Base Pay (Determined by Experience)

  • PLUS Regional Float Pool Perk AND Shift Differentials: $2.75/Evenings, $4.60/Nights, $1.50/Weekends 

• Benefits: Day-One Comprehensive Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance

• Stay Premium Program: Active after 2 years with Mercy. Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service

• Retirement: 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

• Referral Bonus Opportunity

• Education Assistance:

• Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year

• ASN to BSN (Up to $16,000)

• PTO/Vacation Time

Overview:

Join Mercy’s Regional Float Pool and bring your expertise to multiple hospitals across the St. Louis region. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced RNs who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy continuous learning.

Why Join the Float Pool?

• Strengthen your clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

• Collaborate with diverse care teams and patient populations

• Experience flexibility and variety in your daily work

Units You May Float To:

Qualifications:

• Required Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.

    • Preferred Education: 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.

• REQUIRED Experience:

  • One year of recent bed-side RN experience to work Med Surg. 

  • For all other specialties (ICU, etc.) a minimum of two years of recent bed-side RN experience.

    • Preferred Experience: Epic experience

• Certifications (Must have to start):

  • For Med Surg and Behavioral Health - BLS

  • For Women's Health - BLS & NRP

  • For Critical Care (CC) - BLS, ACLS

  • For Emergency Department (ED) - BLS, ACLS, & PALS

• Physical Requirements/Demands: 

  • Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds

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.