What are the responsibilities and job description for the June 2026 Peds/PICU RN Residency: Mercy Kids position at Mercy?
🌟 Now Hiring: Pediatric/PICU Nurse Residency – June 2026 🌟
Location: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas
Department: PICU/PEDS
Schedule: Full-time | Nights
Do you have a heart for children and a passion for delivering exceptional care?Our Nurse Residency Fellowship is designed to support new graduate RNs as they transition into professional practice. You’ll receive specialized, unit-specific training in a collaborative, family-centered environment where your growth and confidence are our priority.
đź’™ Why Choose Mercy?
We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success with:
🩺 Specialized Residency Training Program – Unit-specific and     designed to set you up for success
🌙 Shift Differential Pay – Earn more for evenings, nights, and weekends
🎉 Benefits Start Day One – Health, dental, vision, and more
🎓 RN > BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000 in tuition assistance
💸 RN Loan Forgiveness Program – Up to $20,000 to help pay off student loans: $5,000/year for 4.5 years,Must be a recent graduate (within 12 months of hire)
🧠What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
- Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience preferred
- License: Eligible to earn RN licnese in MO or compact state within 90 days of graduation
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association
👩‍⚕️ Your Role:
As a PICU/Peds Nurse, you will:
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Evaluate and support the care provided by others
- Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
- Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
- Must love working with children of all ages and acuity levels
đź’« Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a caring, motivated nurse who thrives in a pediatric setting, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of a team that’s changing lives—
one child at a time.
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Salary : $5,000 - $20,000