RN GIG - Flex/Per Diem/PRN - Mercy Joplin and Surrounding Communities

Company: Mercy
Location: Joplin
Posted on: January 3, 2026

Job Description:

Find your calling at Mercy! Overview: Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details: MERCY HOSPITAL Joplin and Surrounding Communities Department: GIG Status: PRN/Per Diem/Flex/Float Shift: Various Shifts Available BeAMercyNurse Incentives: - $40/hour Variable Shift Incentives - W-2 Employee - Minimum of 12 hours worked every 90 days - 4, 8, or 12 hour shifts available - Flexible work throughout the community, when you are available Overview: Are you seeking a flexible incentivized Registered Nurse position? Ability to pick up day shift OR night shift- whatever works best for you! No weekend, holiday, or shift requirement. Participation in the Gig Nursing Program requires being responsible for scheduling a minimum number of hours, being available on short notice, being flexible and subject to last minute shift cancellation. The Gig Nursing Program does not offer guaranteed shift hours and will be the first for cancellation. Departments Utilizing GIG RNs: - Behavioral Health (BH) - Emergency Department (ED) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Medical-Surgical (MS) - Women's Health (L&D, NICU, M&B) Qualifications: - Required Education: - Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program - Preferred Education: - BSN - 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. - Experience: - One year of recent bed-side RN experience to work Med Surg. - For all other specialties (ED, ICU, etc.) a minimum of two years of recent specialty specific bed-side RN experience. - Preferred Experience: - Epic experience - Certifications: - For Med Surg, Behavioral Healthand Women's Health (L&D, NICU, M&B) - BLS - For Critical Care (CC) - BLS, ACLS - For Emergency Department (ED) - BLS, ACLS, & PALS - Additional Certifications may be required after start - Physical requirements/demands: - Position requires individuals to push, pull, and/or lift 50 pounds on a regular basis - Position requires prolonged standing and walking each shift - Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties Why Mercy? From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period. Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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