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Find healthcare jobs at MercyOne Walk In Wednesday event

By Sharon Wren,

8 hours ago

MercyOne is hosting a ‘Walk-In Wednesday’ in-person hiring event on Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 2 to 4 p.m. at MercyOne Genesis Silvis Medical Center, 801 Illini Drive in Silvis. Click here for more information.

The walk-in hiring event makes it easier for job seekers and MercyOne to find the right fit. Applicants may have the opportunity to complete the interview process and receive an on-the-spot conditional offer during the event. Clinical positions include, but are not limited to, nursing, nursing support, laboratory, pharmacy, imaging, respiratory and therapy.

Walk-In Wednesday was launched across MercyOne in February 2025 and since then, 142 candidates have been hired through the program.

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