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.

Critical Care Nursing at Mercy South

Mercy South’s critical care units support higher‑acuity patients who require advanced monitoring, complex interventions, and increased clinical oversight. These units offer excellent growth opportunities for nurses looking to build advanced critical‑care competencies.

Critical Care Specialty Units

• Neuro Step‑Down
  
  

– Transitional care for patients recovering from neurological and neurosurgical conditions.

• Medical-Surgical ICU
  
  

– High‑acuity care for complex medical and surgical patients requiring continuous intensive monitoring.

• CMICU / CVICU
  
  

– Care for cardiac and cardiothoracic surgical patients, including post‑operative recovery and advanced cardiac support.

• Cardiac Med Intermediate
  
  

– Care for patients needing enhanced cardiac monitoring and management.

• Medical Step‑Down
  
  

– Intermediate‑level care bridging Med-Surg and ICU for patients with elevated acuity needs.

• Surgical Step‑Down
  
  

– Post‑operative care requiring specialized monitoring and frequent assessments.

• Cardiac Telemetry
  
  

– Continuous rhythm monitoring for patients with cardiac symptoms, chest pain, or post‑procedural needs.

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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