General Surgery Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

salary $27.40 per hour |

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clock August 7th, 2025

  • building Mercy
  • location Crystal City, MO
  • salary $27.40 per hour
  • suitcase FULL_TIME
  • clock August 7th, 2025

LPN- General Surgery

$2,000 for new graduates Sign on Bonus

$3,000 Sign on Bonus - Experienced Nurses

The General Surgery Department is a 30-bed unit that cares for patients with a variety of surgical needs. We care for the simple appendectomy patient all the way to the sometimes-complicated colon resection with colostomy placement. The benefit of working on the General Surgery unit is the diversity that is has offer. We care for patients in a variety of specialties including urology, nephrology, bariatric surgery, colorectal surgery, and plastic surgery. In addition to the variety, we help develop basic nursing techniques and skills as we care for various drains, dressings, and catheters. Healthcare workers that are compassionate, flexible, and a team player will feel right at home on this unit as they learn and develop more confidence in their clinical knowledge base.

Proposed Schedule (12 Hr Shifts): Nights (7:00pm- 7:30am) Days (7:00am - 7:30pm)

This is not an OR position - it is General Surgery, post op care on a Med Surg unit

Incentives and Benefits

  • Up to a $20K Loan Forgiveness paired with Scholar Loan = Up to $30,000 in education assistance for new grad nurses
  • RN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000)
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
  • Sign on Bonuses available for select specialties (Up to $20K)
  • Shift Differentials
  • Extra Shifts with Incentive pay
  • Annual Merit increases based on performance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • Day-one comprehensive medical, dental vision insurance
  • Life Insurance ADD
  • Pharmacy Coverage
  • Extended Sick Bank (ESB)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Future career growth!

Qualifications:

  • Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associates Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
  • License: 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 certification through the American Heart Association

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. Were 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.

For more information, please reach out to Ashley Absolon at ashley.absolon@mercy.net

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.

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