RN-Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit- Full Time - Nights
Mercy~$30–$40/hrtypicalMercy Hospital WashingtonPart timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night- Tuition help up to $2,000 a year
- Nurse-to-patient ratio 1:6
- Nights
- BLS
- ACLS
- 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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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 · 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.
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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.
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About the job
Find your calling at Mercy!
Job Profile Summary
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
Come join Mercy Hospital Washington!
🌙 RN - Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit
📍 Mercy Hospital Washington
🕒 Part Time | 24 hrs/week
🌙 Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
🌟 Incredible Incentives & Benefits
💰 Stay Premium Pay: Earn up to $8/hr extra based on your years of Mercy service
🎓 Loan Forgiveness: Up to $20,000 for new grad nurses
📘 Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000/year
🏥 Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
🌴 PTO + Vacation Time + ESB (Extended Sick Bank)
💼 Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
🌙 Shift Differentials
🏥 About Our Unit - Click here to learn more about our unit!
Welcome to our high-energy, fast-paced 30-bed Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit. Our diverse patient population includes a broad range of medical and post-operative cases , such as:
- Orthopedic procedures: knees, hips, shoulders
- General surgeries: appendectomy, cholecystectomy, colon resections
- Specialized care: bariatric surgery, sepsis, pancreatitis, and stable pneumothorax
We maintain a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:6 , supported by highly skilled Patient Care Associates to ensure safe, efficient, and compassionate care delivery.
What truly sets us apart is our exceptional team - a group of professionals known for their:
🔹 Clinical expertise
🔹 Unmatched dedication
🔹 Strong collaboration
🔹 Empathy and compassion
If you’re looking for a unit that values teamwork, continuous learning, and patient-centered care , you’ll find it here.
✅ Qualifications
Education & Licensure
- Graduate of an accredited RN program
- Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
- Must meet all state board of nursing requirements
Certifications Required
- ACLS – Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- BLS – Basic Life Support (or within 30 days of hire)
- Any unit-specific certifications (with timeline for completion)
Physical Requirements
- Regularly lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
- Prolonged standing/walking throughout shift
- Ability to bend, kneel, twist, squat as needed
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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