RN - Float Pool - Full Time - Nights
About the role
Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient's care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patients' rights and confidentiality of patient information. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Responsibilities
- Utilize the Mercy Nursing Professional Practice Model and nursing process to provide patient care
- Maintain professional accountability for provision of patient care for assigned patients
- Coordinate patient care in conjunction with other departments
- Maintain patients' rights and confidentiality of patient information
- Function within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with established guidelines of nursing practice, Mercy Health System goals, Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, State Nurse Practice Act, Code of Professional and Business Ethics, and Co-Worker Code of Conduct
- Perform duties in a manner consistent with mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards
Schedule
Full-Time, Nights, 36 hours per week at Mercy Hospital Washington.
Pay
- Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Stay Premium Program — Earn up to $8/hour extra based on Mercy tenure
- Special Float Pool Pay Differentials:
- + $5.00/hr for RNs without ICU experience
- + $7.50/hr for RNs with ICU experience
- Shift Differentials (Evening/Night)
- Weekend Option Differential — $20/hr
- RN Student Loan Forgiveness — Up to $20,000 for new grad nurses
- Base Hourly Rate + All Applicable Differentials
Benefits
- Tuition Reimbursement — Up to $2,000 per year
- Day-One comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous PTO/Vacation
- Employer-Matched Retirement Plans (for team members working 32+ hours per pay period)
Float Pool Overview
If you enjoy variety and thrive in a fast-paced environment, the Float Pool is perfect for you! You'll develop top-notch clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills while working alongside compassionate, dedicated professionals.
Units
Float Pool RNs rotate across the following units:
- Emergency Department
- ICU
- Cardiac Telemetry
- Medical-Surgical (Adults)
- Medical-Surgical (Adults & Peds)
Qualifications
- Education: Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Licensure: Active RN license in Missouri or compact license (must meet state board requirements)
- Experience: 1+ year RN experience preferred
- Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support) – Required within 30 days of hire
- Depending on assignment, may also require: ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- Physical Requirements:
- Able to push/pull/lift up to 50 lbs regularly
- Requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, kneeling, and squatting throughout shifts
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.