Permanent ER Registered Nurse

Registered Staff Nurse

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by being a competent, respectful, and compassionate professional who is able to safely, appropriately, accurately, efficiently and independently follow Mercy's standards along with policies and procedures while caring for patients. The Registered Staff Nurse works with the unit specific team members to identify clinical problems, develop a plan, and educate patients and families.

Shifts: Block scheduling

Pay: $30 to $48

Up to $15,000 sign on bonus.

Requirements:

• Previous RN experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Education:

• Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Iowa or compact state required.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Additional requirements specific to each department are noted below:

Emergency Department/Hiawatha Emergency Department:

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support will be required within six months of hire if not current.
• Within the first 18 months of employment, the department requires completion of Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) and Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC).

Relocation Information: Case by case

Benefits/Incentives:

Live your best life as a part of the Mercy team. We are proud to provide our employees with a comprehensive benefits package to support your health and well-being, financial security and career growth.

Health & Well-Being:

Healthcare plans with options to fit your needs.

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Employee Health Center

YMCA membership discount

Employee fitness area on the main campus

Facility Highlights:

Mercy employees find encouragement and guidance from mentors challenging work and the chance to work with some of the latest most sophisticated technology anywhere. Our employees start here and stay here. Of more than 2300 employees 350 have been at Mercy for 20 years or longer.

Location Highlights:

Cedar Rapids' housing expenses are 29 lower than the national average and the utility prices are 8 lower than the national average. Cedar Rapids is ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S. by Livability.com (2023). Cedar Rapids is known as an arts and cultural hub with great theater live music and museums. The area is home to family-friendly sports teams including baseball and hockey. A growing culinary and craft brewery scene will tempt your taste buds.