RN - Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit - Full-Time - Weekend - Days

Mercy

$75K — $90K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited RN program
  • Active RN license (state-specific or compact)
  • Completion of state board of nursing requirements
  • ACLS certification (required)
  • BLS certification (or within 30 days of hire)
  • Physical ability to lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs
  • Ability to perform physical activities associated with nursing duties.

Responsibilities

  • Utilize the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework in patient care
  • Maintain professional accountability for assigned patient care
  • Coordinate patient care with other departments
  • Respect patient rights and keep information confidential
  • Administer medications and treatments as per protocols
  • Monitor patient progress and report any changes
  • Participate in staff education and training programs.

Benefits

  • $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs
  • Stay Premium Pay: Up to $8/hr extra based on 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 + Extended Sick Bank (ESB)
  • Employer-Matched Retirement Plan
  • Weekend Option Bonus: $20/hr for RNs
  • Shift Differentials available.
Full Job Description
Utilizes the Mercy Nursing Conceptual Framework and nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.

Position Details:

🌙 RN- Weekends - Surgical & Orthopedic Care Unit

📍 Mercy Hospital Washington

🕒 Full-Time | 36 hrs/week

🌙 Shift: Days | 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM

🎉SIGN-ON BONUSES 🎉

💵 $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs

🌟 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
  • 📆 Weekend Option Bonus: $20/hr for RNs


🏥 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

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