RN - Regional Float Pool - Full Time - Nights - Mercy Southeast And Surrounding Communities
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Find your calling at Mercy!
The Registered Nurse, utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate individualized nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice for adult/geriatric patients. Candidate must report to facilities within the regional footprint of the home hospital where they are employed. Determination of facilities to be discussed upon hire into position with approval by hiring leader/leadership team.
Position Details:
MERCY HOSPITALS: Mercy Southeast (Cape Girardeau) and Surrounding Communities
Department: Regional Float Pool
Status: Full Time
Shift: Nights
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Incentives:
Sign-On Bonus: $10,000 - No Contract
Base Pay (Determined by Experience)
PLUS Regional Float Pool Perk AND Shift Differentials: $2.75/Evenings, $4.60/Nights, $1.50/Weekends
Benefits: Day-One Comprehensive Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
Stay Premium Program: Active after 2 years with Mercy. Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
Retirement: 401(k) Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
Referral Bonus Opportunity
Education Assistance:
Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
ASN to BSN (Up to $16,000)
PTO/Vacation Time
Overview:
Join Mercy’s Regional Float Pool and bring your expertise to multiple hospitals across the St. Louis region. This is a fantastic opportunity for experienced RNs who thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy continuous learning.
Why Join the Float Pool?
Strengthen your clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
Collaborate with diverse care teams and patient populations
Experience flexibility and variety in your daily work
Units You May Float To:
Medical/Surgical (Med/Surg):
Orthopedics (Ortho), Trauma, Surgery, Oncology, Neuro, Medical, Surgical
Telemetry (Tele):
Cardiac, Surgical, Medical
Stepdown (SD):
Medical (Med SD), Surgical (Surg SD), Trauma, Neuro, Cardiac
Intensive Care – ICU:
CVICU (Cardiac Vascular ICU), Trauma ICU, Burn ICU, Surgical ICU, Neuro ICU
And more!
Facilities You’ll Serve (Min of 3 assigned) :
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
Qualifications:
Required Education:
Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
Preferred Education: BSN
Licensure:
Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
REQUIRED Experience:
One year of recent bed-side RN experience to work Med Surg.
For all other specialties (ICU, etc.) a minimum of two years of recent bed-side RN experience.
Preferred Experience: Epic experience
Certifications (Must have to start):
For Med Surg and Behavioral Health - BLS
For Women's Health - BLS & NRP
For Critical Care (CC) - BLS, ACLS
For Emergency Department (ED) - BLS, ACLS, & PALS
Physical Requirements/Demands:
Stand/Walk most of the time on duty; significant amount of bending and stooping, as well as lifting and turning patients with assistance; push/pull/grip up to 50 pounds
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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Job Data
Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Posted: May 27, 2026
Category: Nursing
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