RN PACU Full-time
Mercy

Registered Nurse - PACU (FT, Days)

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:

Registered Nurse

Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: PACU (Post-Anesthesia Care Unit)

Status: Full-Time - 40 hours/week

Shift: Days (with call one night a week and every 6th weekend with another nurse)

Experienced RN Incentives:

  • Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

  • No Contract Required!

  • ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).

  • BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000).

Qualifications:

  • Experience: At least 1 year of RN experience is preferred.  

  • Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).

  • Licensure: Current RN license within the state of Missouri and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed. Is personally responsible for obtaining and maintaining license. Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.

  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.

    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)

    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)

    • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)

    • Other unit specific certifications as required.

  • Other: Physical requirements/demands:

    • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

    • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

    • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.



keyword(s): RN, Registered Nurse, PACU, Recovery Room, Post-Anesthesia Care Unit

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