Find your calling at Mercy!

The East Region Throughput Center RN serves as the clinical expert for the unit. There are three main focuses of this position:
- To be the first point of contact for providers or other healthcare facilities throughout the region that need/want to transfer/admit to a Mercy facility.
- The assignment of patients to an appropriate unit based on the identified criteria within each facility.
- Resource and/or backup for Staffing utilization and EVS/Transport dispatching
- Resource to bedside RNs with support of IV starts, Admissions and/or Discharges, simple patient transport and room stripping or other basic bedside support.
The position will utilize EMR modules, electronic scheduling systems and will collaborate with others within the unit as well as a variety of care teams. The ultimate goal is to facilitate a comprehensive, efficient and highly reliable admission, transfer and staffing experience for providers, patients and coworkers. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

🌐 Remote RN Opportunity
Non-Patient Contact Role | Must Reside Within 1 hour of a Mercy Hospital

3-12hour shifts 6:45p-7:15a

Who We Are:

Mercy’s HUB—also known as the Patient Placement and Staffing Center, Throughput Center, or Transfer Center—is a dynamic, centralized team that supports:

• Patient Placement & Bed Planning
• Staffing & Nursing Logistics
• Coordination of Patient Transfers into Mercy Hospitals (East Region)

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced acute care nurse who wants to stay clinically engaged without the physical demands of bedside nursing. Our HUB nurses work remotely via phone and computer to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently.

Position Overview:

The East Region Throughput Center RN serves as a clinical expert and point of contact for:

• Providers and facilities initiating patient transfers or admissions to Mercy hospitals.
• Assigning patients to appropriate units based on facility-specific criteria.
• Staffing coordination and logistics.

You’ll use EMR modules, electronic scheduling systems, and collaborate with care teams to ensure a seamless, reliable experience for patients, providers, and coworkers.

This Position Is Fully Remote:

• A high-speed internet connection is required.
• Candidates must reside within 1 hour of one of the below locations to allow for on-site presence in case of technical difficulties.
  • Mercy- St Louis
  • Mercy Jefferson- Festus
  • Mercy South- South St Louis County
  • Mercy Washington- Washington, MO
  • Mercy Lincoln- Troy, MO
  • Mercy Southeast - Cape Girardeau, MO

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• RN License – Current RN license in the state of Missouri required.
• Experience – Minimum 3 years in Telemetry or higher acuity nursing
• Certifications – BLS required
• Skills & Traits:
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills
  • Strong verbal and written communication
  • Demonstrates “Contagious Calm” in high-pressure situations
  • Self-driven and able to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Flexible, collaborative, and improvement-oriented
  • Strong leadership and customer service mindset

Why Mercy?

• 💸 Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year
• 🏥 Day-One Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 🕒 PTO/Vacation Time
• 💰 Employer-Matched Retirement Funds

#BeAMercyNurse
Join a compassionate, hardworking team that’s redefining how care is coordinated across Mercy’s East Region.

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.