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MercyOne

Jumpstart RN Progressive Care Unit *New Grads* at MercyOne

MercyOne No longer available $1,500+/month

Job Description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Rotating Shift

Description:

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:

  • Earn a $1,500 monthly stipend while you finish the last 9 months of your RN education.

  • MercyOne will reimburse your board and licensure fees.

  • Once you have your licensure, start your career with MercyOne (18-month retention requirement).

Essential Key Job Responsibilities:

  • Delivers assigned patient care and treatment as delegated by an RN or LPN.

  • Performs or assists patients with activities including personal hygiene, bathing, ambulation, transporting, range of motion exercises, dressing/undressing, feeding, changing bandages, elimination needs, and emptying drainage devices.

  • Responds to patient calls and anticipates patient needs.

  • Assures patient safety and comfort through use of safe patient handling techniques, regular rounding, environmental maintenance, equipment maintenance, and other appropriate safety measures.

  • Calculates intake and output (excluding IVs). Measures vital signs. 

  • Performs bedside blood glucose testing. 

  • Makes entries to patient health records as consistent with scope of job duties and in compliance with company policy.

  • Initiates or assists with emergency support measures (i.e., cardiopulmonary resuscitation, protecting patient from injury).

  • Performs post-mortem care.

  • Sets up equipment and supplies for procedures. 

  • Prepares patients and rooms for procedures, admissions, and transfers. 

  • Discharges patients from system.

  • Observes and reports information regarding any change in physical/mental condition, behavior, or status of the patient to the nurse.

  • Collects and labels specimens.

  • Sets up, operates, and maintains selected pieces of equipment.

Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited registered nursing program.

  • Must be 18 years of age.

  • Proof of completion of Mandatory Reporter – Child and/or Dependent Adult Abuse training within three (3) months of hire.

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certified within six (6) weeks of hire.

Our Commitment

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.

$78k is below typical pay for Registered Nurses nationally

National salary averages
$78k
↓ 17% vs typical mid-level
Entry
Mid
Senior
This job
$66k Market range (10th-90th percentile) $135k

You may have room to negotiate or find better offers elsewhere.

Slight employer advantage

Many alternative paths available. Don't feel locked into any single offer.

Hiring leverage
Balanced
Wage leverage
Constrained
Mobility
Good mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers

Where to negotiate

Base salary
Sign-on bonus
Title / level
Remote flexibility
Scope & responsibility
Start date / PTO

Likely Possible Unlikely

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

Job Growth →
High churn
Growth, flat pay
🚀 Compound
Growth + pay upside
⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+7%
10yr growth
634,900 openings projected annually—mostly replacing retirees and turnover.

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024