Career Path: Trauma Surgical > Operating Room

Career Path : Trauma Surgical >

Operating Room

Graduate and Exp RNs welcome to apply)

Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Exp RNs

$10,000 for New Grad RNs

no contract for either)

Program Specifics :

• Start Career Path on our Trauma Surgical Unit
• Complete 10 week Med Surg Residency
• Commit to 12 months working as an RN on Trauma Surgical (post Residency)
• Automatic transfer to the OR with support and guidance from Nurse Managers

Benefits of Career Path Program :

• Experienced RNs and Graduate Nurses eligible to apply
• Build time management, communication, assessment skills, critical thinking, build knowledge base
• Prepare for success in the specialty area of your choice
• Develop critical thinking and expand that skill set as you specialize down the road
• Develop and strengthen fundamental , core skills

Incentives and Benefits :

• Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually for continuing education
• Up to $20,000 Student Loan Forgiveness
• Can access Loan Forgiveness & Tuition Reimbursement simultaneously
• $16,000 for RN to BSN Bridge Program
• Shift differentials- Days, Nights, Weekends
• Health / Dental / Vision available Day 1
• Free Parking
• Stay Pay Premium Eligible

Qualifications :

• Required Education : Nursing Degree from an accredited school
• Preferred Education : Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• 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

Who We Are :

Trauma and Surgery is a unit dedicated to meeting the needs of the acute & chronically ill patients in our community across the lifespan.

The unit’s primary focus are post-operative and traumatic care for the surgical and trauma population with services aimed at stabilizing, detecting, and treating emergency conditions as well as monitoring their chronic conditions.

• Patient population includes pre / post op patients from many different disciplines including : General, Colorectal, Ortho, Neuro, Plastic, Urology and OMFS surgeries
• Trauma patients commonly have multiple diagnoses which may include : multiple bone fractures secondary to MVA or Fall, gunshot wound, pneumothorax, traumatic brain injury, spinal injury, concussion, assault, blunt trauma, stabbed wound
• Education of the patient and family is a consistent theme and focus throughout all levels of care provided
• 33-patient bed unit
• RN ratio of 4-5 patients
• Close relationship with Trauma surgeons
• Collaborate daily with Care Management team and PT / OT

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.