RN - Cardiovascular OR, Evenings

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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:

CVOR Registered Nurse (RN) | Mercy

FT, Evenings, Call Required

$10,000 Sign On Bonus

Join Mercy's Cardiovascular Operating Room (CVOR) team at a Level I STEMI and Trauma Center.

Mercy's CVOR provides advanced surgical care for adult patients across six operating rooms, including a hybrid OR and a peripheral vascular lab. Nurses on this team support both Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery, working alongside highly specialized surgeons performing:

Open heart and vascular procedures
Minimally invasive surgeries
Robotic cardiothoracic procedures
Vascular interventions and complex vascular surgeries

A unique benefit of this role is Mercy's comprehensive training program, where nurses are oriented and trained in both the circulating and scrub roles.

Why Mercy?

Mercy's mission is to bring to life a healing ministry through compassionate care and exceptional service. Team members are empowered to build meaningful careers that align with both their professional skills and personal values. Mercy has also been recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the Top 100 Places to Work.

Qualifications

Required:

Strongly prefer one year of RN experience
Nursing degree from an accredited school
Current Missouri RN license
BLS certification

Ideal Candidate Profile

OR nurse with experience in a surgical setting
Interest in cardiovascular and vascular specialties
Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Team-oriented with strong critical thinking and communication skills
Interested in expanding skills in both circulating and scrub roles

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).
Annual Merit increases based on performance
Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Paid parental leave for new parents
401k with employer match
Competitive salary
Future career growth!
Relocation Assistance

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

For information, please reach out to Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter at stephanie.royer@mercy.net

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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