RN - Burn ICU (PRN) at Mercy

PRN Burn ICU 

Experienced RNs encouraged to apply! 

  About Burn ICU! 

Burn ICU is a 12 bed unit that provides comprehensive and compassionate care for adults and children with all types of burns (thermal, electrical and chemical), as well as frost bite and other conditions or injuries that result in large wounds or skin loss. Our team cares for patients throughout the continuum – from admission to discharge – which allows you to build strong patient relationships, and challenge you to apply your knowledge and skills within fluctuating acuity levels (ICU plus Stepdown).   

Mercy STL Burn ICU is the largest and only dedicated Burn Center in St. Louis accredited through the American Burn Association – the gold standard for designating the highest-quality burn centers in North America.

We provide the area’s only full-service, multi-disciplinary center offering acute and reconstructive treatment to adults and children. https://www.mercy.net/practice/mercy-burn-center-st-louis/  

Shifts (Three 12s):  Nights (7:00pm-7:30am)

Qualifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program
• 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.
• 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
• Certifications:
  • Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
  • One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
    • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
    • NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
    • ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
    • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
    • CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
    • OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
    • BLS (Basic Life Support)
    • PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
    • PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
    • S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
    • C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
    • Other unit specific certifications as required

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!

We’re 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. We’re 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. We’re 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

Burn, ICU, Trauma, Intensive Care Unit, Critical Care, RN, Registered Nurse

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.