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Mercy

Charge RN - Operating Room

Anoka, MN

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program* to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. (*Must start with Mercy within 12-months of ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse - OR (FT, Days)

Anoka, MN · On-site

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program* to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. (*Must start with Mercy within 12-months of ...

Mercy

Graduate Nurse Resident/RN - OR

Anoka, MN · On-site

Periop 101 through AORN is offered for new registered nurses. Our staff provides a comforting environment for patients that are undergoing a surgical procedure. We work alongside preop staff ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN/GN) - Oncology

Anoka, MN · On-site

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. (Must start with Mercy within 12-months of ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse (RN/GN) - Oncology

Anoka, MN

$20K/mo

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. * Up to $370 per month directly towards loan ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse - Pediatrics

Anoka, MN

$20K/mo

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. * Up to $370 per month directly towards loan ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse-Emergency Department

Anoka, MN

$20K/mo

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. * Up to $370 per month directly towards loan ...

Lifespace Communities

Registered Nurse

Minneapolis, MN

$43.10 - $59.22/hr

Join our outstanding Clinical team as our new Registered Nurse today! A few details about the role: * Direct nursing services to all residents on assigned neighborhood or program. * Provides hands-on ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse - ICU

Anoka, MN · On-site

$20K/mo

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. * Up to $370 per month directly towards loan ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse - L&D (FT, Nights)

Anoka, MN · On-site

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. (Must start with Mercy within 12-months of ...

Mercy

Registered Nurse - FT, Nights, Med Tele

Anoka, MN · On-site

$20K/mo

New RN Incentives: * Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus * No Contract Required * RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. * Up to $370 per month directly towards loan ...

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A New RN, or new registered nurse, is an individual who has recently graduated from an accredited nursing program and obtained their RN license. New RNs are typically in the early stages of their nursing careers and may be participating in orientation or residency programs to gain clinical experience. They perform essential patient care duties under supervision, gradually taking on more responsibility as they become more confident and competent in their roles. New RNs are expected to continue learning and developing their skills as they adapt to the demands of the healthcare environment.

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The main difference between a New Rn and a Registered Nurse is experience level. A New Rn is a recent graduate with a license but limited practical experience, often working in entry-level settings or training programs. A Registered Nurse typically has more experience, handling a broader range of responsibilities across various healthcare environments. Both roles require the same licensing credentials, but their work scope and experience levels differ significantly.

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Charge RN - Operating Room

Charge RN - Operating Room

Mercy

Anoka, MN

Part-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted yesterday

Mercy rating

6.6

Company rating: 6.6 out of 10

Based on 200 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

554th of 864 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!Overview
The Charge Registered Nurse utilizing theoretical concepts as a basis for decisions in practice will assess, plan, implement and evaluate nursing care in accordance with standards of nursing practice.Position Details:OR Charge NurseLocation: Mercy Hospital Southeast, Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Operating Room

Status: Part-Time - 24 hours/weekShift: Two 12 hour days/week (Position may require additional call) Experienced RN Incentives:
  • Sign-On Bonus up to $20,000 depending on OR RN experience!
  • No Contract Required

  • ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).

  • BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000).

New RN Incentives:
  • Up to $7,500 Sign-On Bonus
  • No Contract Required

  • RN Loan Forgiveness Program* to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt. (*Must start with Mercy within 12-months of graduation to qualify.)

Overview:

Mercy Hospital Southeast OR includes general surgery, 2 DaVinci Xis, urology, plastics, gyn, orthopedic, neurosurgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Periop 101 through AORN is offered for new registered nurses.

Our staff provides a comforting environment for patients that are undergoing a surgical procedure. We work alongside preop staff, anesthesia providers, surgeons and recovery staff to safely provide care to patients needing an operation.

As nurses, we train on the equipment being used, proper positioning and prepping of the patient, and documentation of the patient record. There is opportunity to cross-trainand/or advance to scrub or First Assist in the cases as well.

Qualifications:

  • Experience: Previous OR experience required. Demonstrated leadership skills a must. Previous leadership/charge experience preferred.

  • Required Education: 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.

  • Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire. Other unit specific certifications including ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) as required.

  • Other:Physical requirements/demands:

    • Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.

    • Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift.

    • Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.

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About Mercy

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Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service. At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Chesterfield, MO, US

Year founded

1827

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