Acute Care Nursing - RN - Mercy Hospital South

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Mercy Hospital South Until 9/13/2026 0+ years exp First posted June 16, 2026 Last posted July 15, 2026
Job description

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 (RN) – Medical and Surgical Stepdown Units

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Seeking Experienced & New Graduate Nurses!

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Days | 7:00 AM-7:30 PM OR Nights | 7:00 PM-7:30 AM

Sign-On Bonus:

  • Experienced Nurses: Up to $20,000

  • New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $10,000

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.

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing

  • Nursing Diploma

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.

Experience: Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Certifications:

  • Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: BSN preferred

  • Licensure: Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred

  • Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly

  • Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift

  • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing 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.

About this role

Summary

Provides patient care in medical and surgical units; requires RN license and BLS certification.

Job title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical and Surgical Stepdown Units

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

On-site at Mercy Hospital South in Missouri; remote not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

RN licenseBLS

Preferred skills

BSNspecialty certificationshospital experience

Specializations

medicalsurgicalpatient care
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site
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