Graduate Nurse

  • Mercy
  • | Cape Girardeau, MO

salary $30.77 per hour |

suitcaseFULL_TIME |

clock October 16th, 2025

  • building Mercy
  • location Cape Girardeau, MO
  • salary $30.77 per hour
  • suitcase FULL_TIME
  • clock October 16th, 2025

Come Join Mercy Hospital Southeast!

Graduate Nurse- Mercy Southeast

#BeAMercyNurse

Where Nurses Come to Grow!

We understand you have invested time and resources into becoming a great nurse. Likewise, Mercy wants to invest in you as you answer your calling!

We offer many other great benefits and perks, including:

    • $7,500 Sign-On Bonus for new grads
    • No Contract Required!
  • RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student Loan Debt up to $20,000
  • Shift Differential Pay
  • Annual Merit increases based on performance
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
  • Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
  • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
  • Paid parental leave for new parents
  • 401k with employer match
  • Paid PTO for volunteering
  • Competitive salary
  • Future career growth!

Available to New Grads:

Our application questions provide you an opportunity to tell us the units for which youd like to be considered.The following departments have openings for new graduates:

  • Med Surg ICU

  • Cardiothoracic ICU
  • Medical Telemetry

  • Cardiac Cath Lab
  • Cardiac Progressive Care
  • Cardiac pavilion
  • Surgical
  • Operating Room Complex
  • Emergency Room
  • Float Pool
  • Inpatient Rehab
  • Neuro

Start Dates:

Start dates for new graduate RNs are biweekly throughout the year.

Qualifications:

  • Required Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program.
  • License: current RN license in our state within 90 days of graduation.
  • Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association before caring for patients independently.
  • Preferred Certifications: NIHH Stroke Scale and SAFE

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!

Were 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. Were 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. 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.

EEO/AA/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

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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