RN

Mercy Medical Center Merced·Merced, California

$35 - $55/hrOther On Site 2-5 yrsPosted 3 months ago

Practice for this role

RN · $35 - $55/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

-23% vs. median posted rate for nursing roles in Merced, California ($46.00/hr, n=33)

32 similar openings in the Merced area · median $45.50/hr

$17.75/hr · lowesthighest · $70.00/hr

this role: $35.45/hrmedian $46.00/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of 33 posted nursing roles in Merced, California rates. This role sits in the 35th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 23% below the Merced, California median for nursing roles.

Deliver compassionate, high-quality nursing care to neurosurgery and neurology patients through critical assessments and the implementation of individualized care plans. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes and safe transitions of care.

Where You’ll Work Founded in 1873, Dignity Health - Mercy Medical Center is a 186-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Merced, California.

Serving over 150,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including a Level II NICU, heart care, the Mercy Cancer Center, and a family birth center.

Additionally, Merced Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation and is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center.

One Community.

One Mission.

One California Job Summary and Responsibilities As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will be a pivotal healthcare professional, delivering compassionate, high-quality care that truly impacts our patients' well-being and recovery.

Every day, you will leverage your expertise to provide individualized, comprehensive care, making critical assessments, performing skilled procedures, and meticulously implementing patient care plans.

You'll collaborate seamlessly within an interdisciplinary team, contributing to a dynamic environment focused on optimal patient outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you will possess keen assessment skills, acute critical thinking, and a patient-first mindset, driven by a profound enthusiasm to help others.

Your sense of urgency and dedication to excellence in a fast-paced environment will not only support patient recovery but also fuel your own career advancement.

15K Sign On Bonus for Eligible/Qualified/Experienced External Candidates with minimum 2yrs ED RN Experience Job Requirements Required Registered Nurse: CA, upon hire and Basic Life Support - CPR, upon hire and Advanced Cardiac Life Support, upon hire and Pediatric Advanced Life Support, upon hire or Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC), upon hire and Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), within 18 - months Preferred Current MICN Bilingual Previous acute or emergency experience a plus Certification for Emergency Nurse (CEN) Certificate Please be advised that this location requires quarterly American Heart Association (AHA) Resuscitation Quality Improvement (RQI) competency certification post-hire.

This ongoing competency is required through resources internal to the facility; outside RQI competency resources are not acceptable for CommonSpirit Health compliance requirements.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least one year of RN experience. Must hold a valid Texas Registered Nurse license and Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

bachelor degree
Care Planning
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
Clinical Documentation
Critical Thinking
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Acute Care
Bedside Shift Reporting
Medication Safety
Patient Safety Protocols

Benefits

Critical Illness Insurance
Dental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Flexible Spending Accounts
Tuition Assistance
Wellness Programs
Relocation Assistance
Group Accident Insurance
Matching Retirement Programs
Care.com Premium Membership
Care For Caregivers Sessions

Posting details

Employment type: Other
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 2-5 yrs
Salary: $35 - $55/hr
Location: Merced, California
Posted: May 21, 2026
Closes: May 21, 2027
Application: Employer website

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