Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Surgery

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiac Surgery role is onsite in Joplin, MO. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Mercy Joplin’s MedSurg Service Line and its 24-private-bed Cardiac Surgery Unit, which cares for pre- and post-operative cardiac surgery patients, patients with cardiac dysrhythmias requiring IV drips, vascular surgery patients, and general medical overflow. The RN assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care, coordinates with other departments, and evaluates care provided by other direct caregivers. The role contributes to safe, coordinated care for cardiac and vascular patients and offers a clinical foundation that the posting describes as a steppingstone to ICU, ED, and NICU units.

What you'll do

• Provide and coordinate nursing care for assigned patients
• evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• collaborate with other departments and the unit’s support team
• meet applicable RN licensure and certification requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

rn

cardiac surgery

medsurg

joplin mo

mercy

pre- and post-operative care

cardiac dysrhythmias

vascular surgery

sign-on bonus

new grad eligible

acls

no contract

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• tuition reimbursement of $2,000 per year
• relocation assistance up to $3,000 per policy
• stay premium program up to $8 per hour based on years of service
• paid time off
• matched retirement funds
• shift differentials
• referral bonus opportunity
• clinical ladder.

Why this role

Sign-on bonus available for new graduates and experienced RNs; the posting states no contract. The unit offers ACLS credentials and describes the role as a steppingstone into ICU, ED, and NICU units.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.