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RN - ICU - PRN

Mercy logoMercy~$30โ€“$40/hrtypicalMercy Hospital WashingtonPart timePosted 2w agoStill open, checked every night
  • PRN / per diem
  • BLS
  • ACLS
  • RN license
  • Compact (multistate) license

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How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open ICU nurse jobs in Missouri post a median of $40.14 an hour, the middle half $40.14โ€“$44.90, across 52 jobs that state their pay. ICU nurses employed in Missouri earn a median of $39.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare rating of Mercy Hospital Washington

Medicare gives Mercy Hospital Washington 4 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Missouri's hospitals average 3.1). 76% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals ยท Missouri hospitals by rating.

What this hospital paid

By Mercy Hospital Washington's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $61.38 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $56.39 an hour across Missouri's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Missouri hospitals pay nurses.

Nurse Corps loan repayment

Mercy Hospital Washington is in a county HRSA designates a primary care HPSA (score 8) and a mental health HPSA (score 10) as a whole. A hospital located in a HPSA can count as a Critical Shortage Facility, where a registered nurse can apply for HRSA's Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program: 60% of qualifying nursing loans repaid for two years of full-time service, 25% more for a third. Awards are competitive and HRSA decides each one. Every hospital hiring in a Nurse Corps shortage area.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

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About the job

Find your calling at Mercy!

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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Mercy Hospital Washington | Critical Care Nursing Opportunity

๐Ÿ“ Washington, Missouri

๐Ÿฅ Intensive Care Unit (ICU) & Transitional Care Unit (TCU)

๐Ÿ•’ PRN | Flexible Scheduling

๐ŸŒ™ Variable Shifts Available

Experienced ICU Nurse? Keep Your Flexibility Without Leaving Critical Care.

Are you an experienced ICU Registered Nurse looking for a PRN opportunity that offers flexibility, teamwork, and the chance to continue practicing at the top of your license?

Join the critical care team at Mercy Hospital Washington , where you'll work alongside dedicated physicians, respiratory therapists, and fellow nurses in a fast-paced environment that values clinical excellence and compassionate care.

Our 19-bed Critical Care Department includes:

โœ… 13-Bed Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

โœ… 6-Bed Transitional Care Unit (TCU)

โœ… Diverse patient populations and complex medical diagnoses

โœ… Strong interdisciplinary collaboration

โœ… Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture

Why Experienced Nurses Choose Mercy

At Mercy, we understand that PRN nurses want flexibility without sacrificing meaningful work. Here, you'll remain engaged in advanced patient care while enjoying scheduling options that fit your lifestyle.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive Pay

๐ŸŒ™ Shift Differentials

๐ŸŽ“ Education Assistance Programs

๐Ÿ“š Ongoing Professional Development

๐Ÿค Collaborative Team Environment

๐Ÿฅ Advanced Critical Care Experience

๐Ÿ“ˆ Opportunities to Maintain and Expand ICU Skills

What You'll Do

As an ICU Registered Nurse, you'll provide high-quality care for critically ill patients while utilizing advanced assessment, clinical judgment, and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities include

  • Assessing and monitoring patients with complex medical conditions
  • Developing and implementing individualized care plans
  • Managing acute and critical patient situations
  • Collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams
  • Supporting patients transitioning from ICU to lower-acuity levels of care
  • Delivering compassionate, patient-centered care that improves outcomes

Ideal Candidate

We're seeking nurses who thrive in high-acuity environments and are passionate about critical care nursing.

Qualifications

โœ” Graduate of an Accredited Nursing Program

โœ” Current RN License (Missouri or Compact State License)

โœ” Previous ICU, Critical Care, Progressive Care, Stepdown, or Acute Care Experience Preferred

โœ” Strong Critical Thinking and Clinical Assessment Skills

โœ” Excellent Communication and Teamwork Abilities

โœ” Ability to Adapt Quickly in Fast-Paced Clinical Environments

Required Certifications

BLS (Basic Life Support) within 30 days of hire

ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Additional unit-specific certifications as required

Make a difference where your critical care expertise matters most.

#BeAMercyNurse

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.

From Mercy's job posting, checked 8 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Mercy

Mercy is a health system with 55 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) acute care and specialty hospitals, more than 1,000 (source: Mercy, About Mercy) physician practice and outpatient locations and 50,000+ (source: Mercy, About Mercy) caregivers in Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Source: Mercy, About Mercy

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