RN - Cardiovascular Operating Room, Sign On Bonus!

About the Role

Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care for the assigned patients in Mercy's Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) at a Level I STEMI and Trauma Center. The CVOR provides advanced surgical care for adult patients across six operating rooms, including a Hybrid OR and a Peripheral Vascular Lab.

Nurses on this team support both cardiothoracic surgery and vascular surgery, working alongside highly specialized surgeons performing:

• Open heart and vascular procedures
• Minimally invasive surgeries
• Robotic cardiothoracic procedures
• Vascular interventions and complex vascular surgeries

A unique benefit of this role is Mercy's comprehensive training program, where nurses are oriented and trained in both the circulating and scrub roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain professional accountability for provision of patient care
• Coordinate patient care with the surgical team in collaboration with other departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information
• Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with Mercy’s mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards

Requirements

• Nursing degree from an accredited school
• Current Missouri RN license
• BLS certification
• Strongly prefer one year of RN experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• OR nurse with experience in a surgical setting
• Interest in cardiovascular and vascular specialties
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Team-oriented with strong critical thinking and communication skills
• Interested in expanding skills in both circulating and scrub roles

Benefits

• Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
• ASN to BSN Bridging Program (up to $16,000)
• Annual merit increases based on performance
• Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• 401k with employer match
• Competitive salary
• Relocation assistance

$10,000 sign-on bonus for eligible candidates.

Pay

Competitive salary with annual merit increases based on performance.

Schedule

Full-time, days, with call required.