RN or Graduate Nurse Resident (RN/GN) - CDU (FT, Nights)
Mercy~$30–$40/hrtypicalMercy Hospital Southeast (Cape Girardeau, MO)Full timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night- Sign-on bonus up to $10,000
- Nights
- BLS
- BSN
- RN license
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open registered nurse jobs in Missouri post a median of $40.14 an hour, the middle half $40.14–$44.43, across 661 jobs that state their pay. Registered 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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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
Registered Nurse or Graduate Nurse Resident
Location: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO
Department: Clinical Decision Unit (CDU)
Status: Full-Time - 36 hours/week
Shift: 12 Hour (Nights 1900-0730)
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).
New RN Incentives
Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
No Contract Required
- RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. (Must start with Mercy within 12-months of graduation.)
Qualifications
- Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (BSN, Associate's Degree, or Diploma Program).
- Licensure: 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 certification or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Other unit specific certifications as required or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe.
- 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.
From Mercy's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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