Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Operating Room Complex
Status: Full-Time Salary Exempt** Unique scheduling opportunity:
This unique role is designed to provide a schedule consisting of 7 days "on" and 7 days "off". During the "on" week, RN will be scheduled to work 24 hours (three 8-hour shifts), as well as provide call coverage for 7 consecutive days Mon-Sun, performing on-call duties and end of shift relief, for cases extending past normal operating hours. This schedule will be followed by 7 days off without call and/or scheduled shifts. RN will be salary exempt and paid as full-time status.
***30-minute response time is required. Staying in house is not required***
Experienced RN Incentives:- Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus (based on OR nursing experience)
- 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).
Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of relevant registered nursing experience in an acute, outpatient, procedural, or specialty care setting aligned with the assigned department or service line. Experience must demonstrate the ability to practice independently within defined on‑call responsibilities.
Required Education: Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing.
Licensure: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri. Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current Missouri RN license and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed. Must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association. AORN Certification preferred. Other unit specific certifications such as ACLS as required.
Other:
Must be readily available outside of business hours during call shift.
Must respond promptly to on-call notifications for surgical cases, ensuring readiness within required timeframes. 30-minute response time is required.
Must be able to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks.
Must work well within a team and delegate tasks appropriately.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively in time‑sensitive situations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical systems.
Ability to work independently while maintaining strong collaboration with the care team.
Physical ability to perform essential nursing functions, including standing, walking, and assisting with patient care or equipment as required by the role.
On‑call role with variable hours based on departmental coverage needs.
May require remote work, on‑site presence, or a combination, depending on assignment.
Must be able to respond within established response‑time expectations.
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.
Skills Required
- Minimum two (2) years relevant registered nursing experience in acute, outpatient, procedural, or specialty care
- Graduate of an accredited school or college of nursing
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or compact licensure
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association
- AORN Certification
- Unit-specific certifications such as ACLS (as required)
- Must be readily available and respond promptly to on-call notifications; 30-minute response time required
- Ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds regularly and perform prolonged standing/walking
- Proficiency with electronic health records and related clinical systems
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with the care team and delegate appropriately
Mercy Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mercy and has not been reviewed or approved by Mercy.
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Healthcare Strength — Day‑one medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage is available for many benefit‑eligible roles, alongside options like disability, FSAs, EAP, wellness, and other add‑ons. Coverage breadth and immediate eligibility are highlighted across role postings and benefits guides.
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Retirement Support — Automatic enrollment in the MyRetirement 401(k) includes a per‑paycheck employer match and an additional annual service contribution for eligible co‑workers. This layered design provides ongoing support for long‑term savings.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — A combined PTO bank (holidays, vacation, short‑term illness) plus an Extended Sick Bank and Paid Parental Leave are standard components. Accruals start quickly and can increase with tenure, with some locations also offering Volunteer Time Off.
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What We Do
Mercy, named one of the top five large U.S. health systems for four consecutive years by IBM Watson Health, serves millions annually. Mercy is one of the nation’s most highly integrated, multi-state health care systems, including more than 40 acute care, managed and specialty (heart, children’s, orthopedic and rehab) hospitals, convenient and urgent care locations, imaging centers and pharmacies. Mercy has 900 physician practices and outpatient facilities, 2,400 Mercy Clinic physicians and more than 40,000 co-workers serving patients and families across Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Mercy also has clinics, outpatient services and outreach ministries in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Mercy’s Virtual Care Center is the world’s first such facility dedicated to care outside its own walls, monitoring patients 24/7/365 across the country, using high-speed data and video connections and medically intervening when and where patients need it with a comprehensive team approach. Mercy was among the first health care organizations in the U.S. to have an integrated electronic health record (EHR) connecting all points of care. Mercy Technology Services’ broad use of its EHR has been recognized at one of the highest possible levels by Epic.
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