Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse

Apply for the Acute Care RN - Medical Surgical Registered Nurse role at Trinity Health through Mercy One.

At Mercy One, health care is more than just a doctor’s visit or a place to go when you’re in need of medical attention. Our Mission is based on improving the health of our communities – that means not only when you are sick but keeping you well.

We are looking to hire a Registered Nurse who will provide and direct safe, effective, and culturally competent care for patients with acute medical and surgical conditions. Through evidence‑based practice and critical thinking, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate outcome‑based care. You will manage a diverse patient population with varying levels of acuity, including post‑operative, medical, telemetry, and neurologic patients, and supervise and coordinate care provided by LPNs, Patient Care Assistants, and other nursing team members.

You will facilitate communication with physicians, patients and families, and interdisciplinary team members. You will adhere to Mercy One’s performance expectations and uphold the Mission, Vision, and Values of Mercy One.

• Conducts assessment
• Identifies patient problems and develops plan of care
• Implements outcome/goal‑based plan of care
• Evaluates patient progress and revises the outcome/goal‑based plan as needed
• Communicates relevant clinical information to the team to optimize patient outcomes/goals
• Demonstrates clinical competence
• Manages telemetry and cardiac monitoring when applicable
• Provides care appropriate to the age‑related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
• Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

• Day Shift, .9 FTE (36 hours per week)
• RNs work 12‑hour shifts
• Day shift: 7:00 am – 7:30 pm, Night shift: 7:00 pm – 7:30 am
• Rotating weekends/holidays

• Associate degree in nursing required
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Registered Nurse in Illinois, Registered Nurse in Iowa within 1 year
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required
• American Heart Association Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) required only if the unit has telemetry monitoring capabilities
• Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three months of hire

Pay Range: $32.74 - $49.11 per hour. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person‑centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.