Registered Nurse (RN) - ICU/PCU - Full Time Night

Performs direct patient care activities for all age groups to include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Monitors and coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient care and comfort. Functions within the scope of nursing preparation and consistent with the established guidelines of nursing practice, the goals of Mercy Health System, the Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy, the Respective State Nurse Practice Act, the Code of Professional and Business Ethics and the Co-Worker Code of Conduct. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Premium Night Shift Sign On Bonus: Graduate Nurse $10,000 Experienced Nurse $13,000 Cardiac Med Intermediate RN 36 hours per week, Nights Mercy Hospital Jefferson We are also known as the Progressive Care Unit or PCU. Our unit is an intermediate unit that is a step down from our intensive care but a step above med/surg as far as patient acuity Cardiac, Respiratory distress, Septic. Mainly serve cardiac patients, also acute respiratory (no vents/but high flow ) 02 needs/new bipap, etc. then mix of any other disease process in which the physicians determine patient is too sick for floor; but not yet ICU level of care. Fast paced unit combining aspects of ED and ICU into one department--busyness of ED & critical care aspect of ICU. Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN). Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements. 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. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. keyword(s): Critical care Progressive care unit PCU Acute respiratory care