Mercy South

Surgical/Neuro Intensive Care Unit

Opportunities

Graduate and Experienced nurses encouraged to apply here!

Up to $20,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs!

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for GNs!

No Contract

Relocation Assistance Available

Surgical/Neuro ICU is a sixteen-bed unit. Nurse to patient ratio is 2:1 Our team includes 24/7 intensivist coverage, virtual ICU, and Physician Assistants. Our leadership includes a nurse manager, clinical nurse supervisor and charge RNs. The SICU is home to the hospital’s rapid response team that responds to calls throughout the hospital and stroke arrivals to the ED. Mercy South is a trauma level two center and a Joint Commission Comprehensive Center for stroke care.

Types of patients cared for include: 

• Abdominal, vascular and neuro post-surgical patients. 
• Neuro muscular diseases / status epilepticus / brain tumor 
• Ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke and associated interventions 
• Patients requiring ventilatory care, external ventricular devices, targeted temperature management, continuous renal replacement therapy and neuro muscular paralytics.
• Trauma including traumatic brain injury and orthopedic injury

Benefits in joining our team include.

• Being part of a strong cohesive AACN Beacon awarded unit noted for its healthy work environment.
• An opportunity to gain skill and knowledge for a strong base to your new career.
• Being part of a culture where faith and spirituality permeates the care of our patients.

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• 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.

We Offer Great Benefits:

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’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

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.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.