New Graduate Nurse - Emergency Department

New Graduate Nurse - Emergency Department

Find your calling at Mercy! 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.

Position Details:

Be part of a team that makes a difference every day!

Career Path available!

New Grad $5,000 Sign On Bonus |
RN Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000 |
Up to $3,000 Relocation Assistance for full time only

We’re a Little Different

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. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

The Emergency Trauma Center is a dynamic department where no day is the same! What makes us amazing, just to name a few:

• The Emergency Trauma Center has a pathway dedicated to the growth and success of our Graduate Nurses.
• The Emergency Trauma Center is a Level 1 Trauma and Stroke center, recognized for outstanding trauma services in both Missouri and Arkansas.
• We are the only Regional Burn Center serving our multistate areas including Missouri, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.
• 70 exam/treatment areas including 6 designated trauma suites.
• 11 beds dedicated Pediatric Emergency Department, with specialty trained Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians.
• Specialty Behavioral Health resources and treatment areas.
• SANE Program.
• Positive and cohesive relationships with Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physicians.
• Emergency Trauma Center Nursing Fellowship – a full‑time, hands‑on program designed to increase skill set and comfort level in a fast‑paced environment.

Our team strives to serve our diverse community by pledging to carry out Christ’s healing ministry and continuing the tradition of more than 130 years of Catholic ministry. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1891, our Springfield services extend across the regions of southwest Missouri and Northwest Arkansas. At Mercy, our team strives to provide exceptional care of the 72,000 patients we annually serve.

As a professional nurse in our Emergency Trauma Center, you will interact with nearly every healthcare specialty, caring for patients with minor illnesses to life‑threatening diseases or injury.

• Education: Graduate of a State approved School of Nursing.
• Licensure: Possess a current RN licensure with the Missouri State Board of Nursing or current RN Missouri temporary work permit.
• Experience: Must have hospital‑based experience. Preferred one year Emergency Department experience.
• Certifications: ETC and Acute Care Center RN’s must have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within their probation period. ETC RN’s must have a current ACLS card or complete a course within 6 months of their hire date. ETC RN’s must have current PALS or ENPC, and TNCC cards or complete courses within one year of hire date.

Day‑one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer‑matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co‑workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period! We offer outstanding benefits—medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; tuition support; and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand‑in‑hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Mercy? 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.