Find your calling at Mercy!

At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it’s a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll make a difference every day while growing professionally.
Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities.
Education & Loan Assistance:
• $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN)
• $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
• $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance

Position Details:

New Grad RN Residency – Medical Surgical | Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis, Missouri

New Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome!

Launch your nursing career with Mercy Hospital South’s RN Residency Program. Our Medical Surgical units provide the hands-on experience, mentorship, and team support new nurses need to build confidence and strong clinical skills.

💰 Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Graduate RNs

💰 Up to $10,000 for Experienced Nurses (1 year)

🎓 8–16 Week RN Residency Program with Hands-On Training

📍 Location: Mercy Hospital South – St. Louis, MO (Onsite)

Why Nurses Choose Mercy South

🤝 Supportive teamwork and mentorship

📚 Diverse clinical experience across multiple specialties

🏥 Collaborative care teams and accessible leadership

🚀 Career growth opportunities across the Mercy system

Many nurses say Mercy South offers the close-knit feel of a community hospital with the resources of a large health system.

RN Residency Program

Our 8–16 week RN Residency Program helps new graduates transition from student to confident nurse through:

🩺 Hands-on clinical training

🤝 One-on-one preceptor mentoring

📚 Classroom learning and skill development

👩‍⚕️ Support from nurse educators and leadership

Benefits Start Day One

✔ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

✔ Generous PTO – up to 24 days your first year

✔ 401(k) with employer match

✔ Paid parental leave

✔ Free parking

✔ Career advancement opportunities

Education Support

💵 $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness

🎓 $16,000 RN-to-BSN Tuition Assistance

📚 $10,000 Scholar Loan Program

Position Details

Schedule Options

Full-Time – 36 hrs/week

Part-Time – 24 hrs/week

Shift Options 

Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM,

Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Medical Surgical Units at Mercy Hospital South

Medical Surgical nursing at Mercy South provides an excellent clinical foundation, exposing nurses to multiple specialties and patient populations while building strong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills.

Inpatient Medical Surgical

Common patient diagnoses include pneumonia, cellulitis, diverticulitis, respiratory infections, and small bowel obstructions.

Neurology – 8E

Care for patients experiencing strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and intracranial bleeds while collaborating with neurology specialists.

Orthopedics

Support patients recovering from joint replacements, spine surgeries, and foot/ankle procedures.

General Surgery – 3W

Care for surgical patients ranging from appendectomies to colon resections and bariatric procedures.

Medical Telemetry – 7E & 7W

Monitor patients with cardiac concerns, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, infections, and gastrointestinal conditions.

Oncology – 8W

Provide compassionate care for oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, cancer treatment, and supportive medical care.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited nursing program with one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Nursing Diploma

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure

Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state licensure

 Certification

 Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire

 Experience

• New graduates encouraged to apply

• Previous hospital experience preferred for some units

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

• Specialty certifications

• Prior acute care or specialty unit experience

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts

• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safely

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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