New Grad RN Residency | Mercy South

Find your calling at Mercy!

New Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome!

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

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

• 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)
  
  

Position Details

New Grad RN Residency | Mercy Hospital South

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
  
  

Medical-Surgical Nursing at Mercy South

Medical-Surgical nursing at Mercy South provides a strong clinical foundation, offering exposure to multiple specialties and diverse patient populations. Nurses build skills in assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking while caring for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.

Medical-Surgical Specialty Units

• Inpatient Medical-Surgical
  
  

– Care for adult patients with acute medical conditions such as pneumonia, cellulitis, diverticulitis, respiratory infections, and small bowel obstructions.

• Neurology – 8E
  
  

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

• Orthopedics
  
  

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

• General Surgery – 3W
  
  

– Care for pre‑ and post‑operative surgical patients including appendectomies, colon resections, hernia repairs, 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 treatments, and supportive symptom management.

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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