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Job Description
Join Mercy St. Louis Labor & Birth Team!
#1 Maternal Hospital – Becker’s Review

Now Hiring: Full-Time Night Shift RNs
Jan 2026 Grad Nurses Welcome!

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 paired with a Mentor-we want to help you reach your potential!

Position Details:

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!

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.

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