Winter/Spring 2026 Graduate Nurse - Mercy Joplin & Carthage

Find your calling at Mercy! 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: Mercy Joplin & Carthage Communities!

New Graduate Opportunities!

Mercy Hospital Joplin and Carthage are looking for talented GNs and student nurses to join our team! Start a career with purpose as a member of our Nursing team. Help deliver compassionate care and excellent patient experiences to those we serve. At Mercy, you’ll join a caring and supportive organizational culture, where you can thrive in your career and develop your nursing skills in a variety of specialized areas. The Mercy Joplin Residency is designed to facilitate a smooth transition from student to nurse. Orient as a nurse on your unit with special sessions to discuss experiences with your peers.

Units Interviewing for Upcoming Nurse Grads!

Joplin: 3 Surgical Cardiac

4 Ortho/Neuro

6 Surgical

7 Medical Cardiac

7 Renal Oncology

Behavioral Health

Step Down/ICU & CVI

Carthage: MedSurg

Qualifications: Required Education:

2026/2027

Nursing Grads from an accredited school

License:

Current RN license in our state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements

Certifications:

Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

Incentives for RN Graduates: Education Assistance: Up to

$20,000

Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses! Tuition Reimbursement up to

$2,000

per year

This position is eligible for a Sign on Bonus, paid out over 2 years.

Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance

Relocation Assistance up to

$3,000

per policy

Stay Premium Program- up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service

PTO/Vacation Time

Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

Shift Differentials

PTO Frontload Available

Referral Bonus Opportunity

Clinical Ladder - a career development plan providing a structure that increases nurse involvement and collaboration.

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.