Experienced RN - Emergency Department

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Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview:
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 care givers. 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.

Position Details:

Be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Graduate Nurse Sign On Bonus $5,000

Experienced RN Sign On Bonus up to $20,000

PTO Frontload up to 80 hours for full time experienced RN’s

Up to $3000 Relocation Assistance for full time only

Graduate RN Student Loan Forgiveness!!

Overview:

The Emergency Trauma Center is a dynamic department where no day is the same!

What makes us amazing, just to name a few -

The Emergency Trauma Center is a Level 1 Trauma and Stroke center, recognized for outstanding trauma services in both Missouri and Arkansas
We are the areas only Regional Burn Center serving our multistate areas including Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
70 exam/treatment areas including 6 designated trauma suits
11 beds dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, with specialty trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians
Specialty Behavioral Health resources and treatment areas
SANE Program
Positive and cohesive relationships with Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians
Emergency Trauma Center Nursing Fellowship – a full time, hands-on program designed to increase skill set and comfort level in a fast pace environment.

Our team strives to serve our diverse community by pledging to carry out Christ’s healing ministry and continuing the tradition of more than 130 years of Catholic ministry. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891, our Springfield services extend across the regions of southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas.

At Mercy, our team strives to provide exceptional care of the 72,000 patients we annually serve. As a professional nurse in our Emergency Trauma Center, you will interact with nearly every healthcare specialty, caring for patients with minor illnesses to life-threatening diseases or injury.

Qualifications:

Education: Graduate of a State approved School of Nursing.
Licensure: Possess a current RN licensure with the Missouri State Board of Nursing or current RN Missouri temporary work permit.
Experience: Must have hospital based experience. Preferred one year Emergency Department experience.
Certifications: ETC and Acute Care Center RN's must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period. ETC RN's must have a current ACLS card or complete a course within 6 months of their hire date. ETC RN's must have current PALS or ENPC, and TNCC cards or complete courses within one year of hire date.

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.

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