Orthopedics Nursing - RN Or LPN - Days Or Nights - Mercy Hospital St Louis

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About Our Unit:
Our Orthopedic nursing team provides compassionate, specialized care to patients with musculoskeletal conditions. We care for those undergoing total joint replacements, fracture repairs, and trauma-related surgeries, as well as patients recovering from gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, and other medical-surgical procedures. Working closely with therapy services, we create a supportive environment that promotes rehabilitation, mobility, and independence.

As Mercy’s Innovation Unit, we pilot new ideas and technologies to enhance workflow, improve care, and elevate the patient experience-offering every caregiver the chance to help shape the future of nursing.

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Orthopedic Nursing (Inpatient) | Mercy Hospital St Louis

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

At Mercy St. Louis, you’ll be part of a supportive Med/Surg team that values hands-on care, professional growth, and a mission-driven culture rooted in dignity and respect. If you're looking for more than just a job, and want to be part of something bigger, this is where you belong!

➤ Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for RNs!

➤ Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for LPNS!

➤ Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one

➤ 401(k) with employer match & ESB

➤ Shift Differential Pay: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

➤ Stay Pay Program - $2/hr on your productive time (24/7 bedside eligible position) at your 2, 5, 10, and 20 year anniversary at Mercy (up to $8/hr)

➤ LPN > RN Bridge Program Assistance

➤ RN > BSN Bridge Program (up to $16,000)

➤ Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

➤Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually for continuing education

➤ PTO begins accruing immediately - including a volunteer day!

Qualifications:

➤ Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school;

➤ License: Must have either a current RN Temporary Permit/RN license in the State of Missouri

➤ Certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association

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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