Orthopedics Nursing - RN or LPN - Days or Nights - Mercy Hospital St Louis

Mercy Illinois, Fairview Heights Permanent

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy! About Our Unit:
Our Orthopedic nursing team provides specialized care for patients undergoing joint replacements, fracture repairs, trauma-related surgeries, bariatric procedures, and other medical-surgical treatments. Working closely with therapy services, we help patients regain mobility, independence, and quality of life.

This is an exciting time to join our team as we expand from 37 to 55 beds in October 2026 while maintaining our current nurse-to-patient ratios. As part of this growth, nurses will gain experience caring for a broader range of post-surgical patients, including orthopedic, general surgery, colorectal, breast, thyroid, and GU populations.

As Mercy's Innovation Unit, we're leading the implementation of new technologies designed to enhance patient care and improve the caregiver experience, including digital whiteboards, digital door signage, AI-assisted documentation, and virtual nursing support. These innovative tools help streamline workflows, reduce administrative tasks, and allow nurses to spend more time focused on patient care. Position Details: Orthopedic Nursing (Inpatient) Mercy Hospital St Louis Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Full-time/ Part-time, Day & Night shift available!

New Grad & Experienced RNs/LPNs encouraged to apply!


Mercy Perks: Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for RNs!

Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for LPNS!

Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one

401(k) with employer match & ESB

Shift Differential Pay: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends

Stay Pay Program - Up to additional $8/hr

LPN > RN Bridge Program Assistance

RN > BSN Bridge Program (up to $16,000)

Student Loan Forgiveness up to $20,000

Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually for continuing education

PTO begins accruing immediately - including a volunteer day!


Qualifications: Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school;

License: Must have either a current RN/LPN Temporary Permit or RN/LPN license in the State of Missouri

Certifications: Basic Life Support (CPR) certification through the American Heart Association

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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