Registered Nurse (FT Nights - Neuro Trauma)

Company: Mercy
Location: Ozark
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Registered Nurse (Full-Time Nights - Neuro Trauma) Overview: The Registered Nurse in the Neuro Trauma unit delivers specialized critical care to individuals suffering from intricate traumatic and neurological injuries. This role involves coordinating patient care, upholding professional accountability, and safeguarding patient rights and confidentiality while collaborating with various healthcare departments. Candidates must possess an accredited nursing education, a valid RN license, physical endurance, and certifications such as Basic Life Support. Discover your purpose with us! Position Overview: This role employs the nursing process to ensure effective patient care. The nurse maintains accountability for the care provided to assigned patients and assesses the overall effectiveness of care delivered by other caregivers. Coordination of patient care with other departments is essential, as is the protection of patient rights and confidentiality. Responsibilities are carried out in alignment with our mission, values, and service standards. Position Highlights: Sign-On Bonus Available No Contract Required Incentives Include: New Graduate Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for select departments Experienced Nurse Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 for select departments Relocation Assistance of up to $3,000 as per policy Stay Premium Program offering up to $8/hour based on tenure Education Support: Up to $20,000 in Loan Forgiveness for new graduate nurses Tuition Reimbursement of $2,000 annually Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one PTO/Vacation Time Frontload of up to 80 hours for experienced RNs Employer-Matched Retirement Contributions Shift Differentials New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 for RNs The Neuro Trauma Intensive Care Unit (NTICU) is a highly specialized team dedicated to caring for patients with complex traumatic injuries, intricate medical diagnoses, and neurological emergencies requiring critical care. While primarily focused on trauma and neuro/neuro-surgical cases, we also attend to patients with various critical care needs. This approach allows us to support our community and other ICUs while fostering continuous learning and growth within our nursing practice. Qualifications: Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited registered nursing program. Licensure: Responsible for obtaining and maintaining a current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure, meeting all state board of nursing requirements. Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Prolonged standing and walking required during each shift. Capability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as necessary. Certifications: Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or successful completion of the course within 30 days of hire. Why Join Us? From your first day, we provide exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, educational support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period. Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team where your input is valued. Here, you will play a role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy. As we expand, you will have opportunities to grow alongside us. By applying, you agree to the transmission of your information by our recruitment partner to the employer, as the data controller, through their data processor. Keywords: registered nurse, neuro trauma nursing, critical care nurse, patient care coordination, basic life support, RN licensure, trauma nursing, neuro surgical nursing, healthcare nursing, night shift nurse

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