RN or Graduate RN (Fall 2026)

About the Role

• This role utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care in conjunction with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.
• Performs duties consistent with Mercy's mission, values, and Service Standards.
• Accepts experienced RNs or Fall 2026 Graduate Nurses. Not accepting Spring 2027 Graduate Nurses.

Position Details

• Unit: 5B, a 32-bed unit.
• Patient Population: GYN surgical procedures, bariatric weight loss surgical procedures, colon resections and other minor colon surgeries, general medical patients, various GYN conditions, GYN/Oncology, Obstetrical Complications, Mother/Baby Couplets, post-partum.
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:5-6
• PCA to Patient Ratio: 1:6-8
• Shift Type: Full Time Nights
• Shift Hours: 12-hour shifts, 1830 to 0700.
• Work Schedule: Includes alternating weekends and holidays.

Nurse Residency Program

• A year-long program tailored to the specialty area.
• All graduate nurses participate.
• Select experienced nurses may participate based on individual experience and professional development needs.

Sign On Bonus (Night Shift Only - NO CONTRACT)

• New Grad: $5,000
• 1-2 years’ RN experience: $13,000
• 3-4 years’ RN experience: $15,000
• 5+ years’ RN experience: $20,000

Incentives

• Education Assistance:
• Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 per year.
• $3,000 Relocation Assistance for full-time positions only.
• Weekend Differential
• Shift Differential for qualifying hours between 3pm-7am.
• Weekend Option Days: WEO rates + weekend differential.
• Weekend Option Nights: WEO rates + weekend differential + straight night shift differential.
• New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 RN.
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance.
• PTO/Vacation Time: Frontload up to 80 Hours for Experienced RNs (full-time only).
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• RN License (or eligible for Graduate RN Fall 2026)
• Current BLS certification (implied by nursing role)
• Proficiency in the nursing process.
• Professional accountability.
• Interpersonal skills to coordinate care and evaluate effectiveness.
• Ability to maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Experienced RNs or Fall 2026 Graduate Nurses.