RN - Med/Surg - Full Time - Weekend - Days

About the Role

Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) for the Medical Surgical Unit. The RN will utilize the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care, maintain professional accountability, coordinate care with other departments, and protect patient rights and confidentiality.

Unit Overview

The 30‑bed Medical Surgical Unit emphasizes teamwork, patient‑centered care, and professional support. The patient population includes:

• Medical‑Surgical conditions
• Gastrointestinal (GI) disorders
• Oncology diagnoses
• Post‑operative recovery needs
• COPD and respiratory illnesses
• Pneumonia
• Urinary tract infections (UTI)
• Dehydration
• Complex wound care

Support resources include an RN‑to‑patient ratio of approximately 1:6, dedicated Patient Care Associates on every shift, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and supportive nurse leadership with clinical education resources.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, evidence‑based patient care.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other healthcare professionals.
• Administer medications and treatments.
• Monitor patient progress and provide education to patients and families.
• Maintain accurate electronic medical record documentation.
• Promote patient safety and quality outcomes.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Compact State Nursing License or Missouri RN License, as applicable) and compliance with state board of nursing requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 30 days of hire).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• Additional unit‑specific certifications as required.
• Minimum 1 + year of RN inpatient experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to bend, kneel, squat, and twist while providing patient care.

Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus up to $20,000 (limited‑time hiring incentive).
• Competitive pay with up to $8 per hour additional Stay Premium Pay based on years of Mercy service.
• Weekend Option Bonus: $20/hr for RNs.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one.
• Employer‑matched retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and vacation benefits.
• Shift differential pay opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually.
• Student loan forgiveness assistance up to $20,000 for eligible new graduate nurses.

Pay

In addition to the sign‑on bonus, eligible nurses can earn up to $8 per hour in Stay Premium Pay and a $20 per hour Weekend Option Bonus.

Schedule

Full‑Time, 36 hours per week. Weekend Days shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM.