RN GIG - Flex - Per Diem - PRN - Mercy Washington and Surrounding Communities

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

About the role

Flexible, incentivized Registered Nurse position offering the ability to pick up day or night shifts based on your availability. No weekend, holiday, or shift requirements. Participation requires scheduling a minimum number of hours, availability on short notice, flexibility, and potential for last-minute shift cancellation. The Gig Nursing Program does not offer guaranteed shift hours and will be the first for cancellation.

Incentives & Schedule

• $40/hour + Variable Shift Incentive
• W-2 Employee
• Minimum 12 hours every 90 days
• Maximum 30 hours per week (Sun-Sat)
• 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts available
• Variable shift incentives

Departments & Locations

Departments Utilizing GIG RNs:

• Behavioral Health (BH)
• Emergency Department (ED)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Medical-Surgical (MS)
• Women's Health (L&D, M&B)

Facilities/Locations:

• Mercy St. Louis - St. Louis, MO
• Mercy Jefferson - Festus, MO
• Mercy South - South St. Louis County, MO
• Mercy Washington - Washington, MO
• Mercy Lincoln - Troy, MO
• Mercy Perry - Perryville, MO
• Mercy Southeast - Cape Girardeau, MO
• Mercy Stoddard - Dexter, MO

Requirements

Education:

• Required: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• Preferred: BSN

Licensure:

Must obtain and maintain a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed. Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

Experience:

• Required: One year of recent bedside RN experience to work Med Surg. For all other specialties (ED, ICU, etc.), a minimum of two years of recent specialty-specific bedside RN experience.
• Preferred: Epic experience

Certifications:

• For Med Surg, Behavioral Health, and Women's Health (L&D, NICU, M&B): BLS
• For Critical Care (CC): BLS, ACLS
• For Emergency Department (ED): BLS, ACLS, & PALS

Physical Requirements:

• Position requires pushing, pulling, and/or lifting 50 pounds on a regular basis
• Prolonged standing and walking each shift
• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties
• Additional certifications may be required after start

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

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