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Join Mercy St. Louis Labor & Birth Team!
#1 Maternal Hospital – Becker’s Review
Now Hiring: Full-Time Night Shift RNs
Last chance for January 2026 Residents!
Why Mercy Labor & Birth?
Located on the 1st, 6th, and 7th floors of the Children’s Tower, our Labor & Birth team provides exceptional care for mothers and babies—from low-risk deliveries to high-risk antenatal care. Our Labor and Birth nurses work with all levels of acuity and learn valuable nursing techniques.
Our units include L&B, OB ED, and High-Risk areas, staffed 24/7 with:
- Board-Certified OB Hospitalists
- OB Anesthesia
- Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists
- Highly skilled nursing and surgical teams
- Structured Mentor program
Nurse-to-patient ratios:
- Labor & Birth: 1:2
- High Risk: 1:1 (based on acuity)
Nurse Residency Program for New Grads
A dynamic program combining:
- Simulation-based training
- Classroom lectures by clinical educators
- Hands-on preceptorship on the unit
Gain confidence, critical skills, and a strong foundation for your nursing career in a supportive environment! After the residency is completed, all new RN's are paried with a Mentor-we want to help you reach your potential!
Qualifications:
- Experience: 1 year Labor & Birth RN experience (or new grad for residency)
- Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school
- License: Current RN license in hiring state or compact license
- Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, ACLS (Labor RNs will receive Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate training)
- National certifications (RNC-OB, C-EFM) encouraged
We Offer Great Incentives:
- Day-One Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
- Shift Differential Pay: Days, Nights, Weekends
- RN-to-BSN Bridge Program: Up to $16,000
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000 annually
- Mercy Shifts Incentives: Extra shift bonuses
- Stay Pay Program: Up to $8/hr at milestone anniversaries
- Free Parking!
Additional Benefits:
- PTO, employer-matched retirement funds
- Comprehensive health coverage starting Day 1
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
At Mercy, we bring healing through compassionate care.
Join a team that supports you every step of the way, embraces innovation, and transforms the healthcare experience for our community.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!
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