Graduate Nurse Resident (Non-Exempt)

Company: Mercy
Location: Ozark
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Graduate Nurse Resident (Non-Exempt) Overview: The Graduate Nurse Resident is responsible for delivering comprehensive patient care through the nursing process, ensuring accountability and collaboration with various departments. This role focuses on the care of ICU patients, including those recovering from cardiothoracic and general surgical procedures, while upholding patient confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations. The position comes with attractive benefits such as sign-on bonuses, loan forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, and insurance coverage to assist new nursing graduates in their professional journey. Discover your purpose with us! Position Overview: This role employs the nursing process to deliver patient care effectively. The Graduate Nurse Resident is accountable for the care provided to assigned patients and assesses the overall quality of care delivered by other caregivers. Coordination of patient care with other departments is essential, as is the maintenance of patient rights and confidentiality. Responsibilities are carried out in alignment with our mission, values, and service standards. Position Highlights: SIGN-ON BONUS AVAILABLE NO CONTRACT REQUIRED Incentives Include: New Graduate Sign-On Bonus of up to $5,000 for select departments Experienced Nurse Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 for select departments Relocation Assistance of up to $3,000 as per policy Stay Premium Program offering up to $8/hour based on tenure Education Support: Loan Forgiveness of up to $20,000 for new graduate nurses Tuition Reimbursement of $2,000 annually Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on day one Paid Time Off/Vacation Time Frontload of up to 80 hours for experienced RNs Employer-Matched Retirement Contributions Shift Differentials New Increased Weekend Option Differential: $10.00 for RNs Unit Description: 3E is the Cardiovascular and Surgical ICU, where we provide care for patients undergoing cardiothoracic, vascular, general, and head/neck surgeries requiring ICU admission. Common patient cases include: CABG and Valve Repair/Replacement Vascular Stents and Bypasses Cardiogenic Shock STEMI/NSTEMI Radical Neck Dissection General Surgery Qualifications: Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program. Licensure: It is the candidate's responsibility to obtain and maintain a current RN license in the hiring state or compact licensure where nursing duties are performed, meeting all state board of nursing requirements. Physical Requirements: Ability to push, pull, and/or lift up to 50 pounds regularly. Prolonged standing and walking are required during each shift. Capability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to fulfill job duties. Certifications: Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or successful completion of the course within 30 days of hire. Why Join Us? From the very beginning, we offer exceptional benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, educational support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period. Become part of a compassionate, collaborative team where your input is valued. At our organization, you will play a role in shaping the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and empathy. As we expand, you will have opportunities to grow alongside us. By applying, you agree to the transmission of your information to the Employer through the designated data processor. Keywords: Graduate Nurse, Registered Nurse, ICU Nurse, Patient Care, Cardiovascular ICU, Surgical ICU, Nursing Residency, Healthcare, Sign-on Bonus, Nursing License

Keywords: Mercy, Albany , Graduate Nurse Resident (Non-Exempt), Education / Teaching , Ozark, Georgia