NICU RN Residency: June 2026

🌟 NICU Nurse Residency Program – Mercy St. Louis

June 2026

New Graduate RNs Welcome!

🕒 Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week | Night Shift

📅 Start Date: June 2026

💼 Benefit Eligible from Day One!

💙 Who We Are:

At Mercy St. Louis, our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place of healing, innovation, and heart. With an average daily census of 88 babies, we care for a wide range of neonatal conditions in both premature and full-term infants.

Our 16-week 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.

🎓 What You’ll Gain:

• • A comprehensive NICU residency program with hands-on training and mentorship
  • Shift differential pay for night shifts
  • Day-one benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • RN to BSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000 in support
  • RN Loan Forgiveness Program – up to $20,000 over 4.5 years
  • Must graduate within 12 months of hire to qualify

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• • Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
  • Experience: Patient Care Tech experience preferred
  • License: Current RN license in Missouri or compact state, or eligible to obtain within 90 days of graduation
  • Certifications: BLS through the American Heart Association

🌈 Why Mercy?

At Mercy, we’re more than a hospital—we’re a community. You’ll be supported by a team that believes in compassion, innovation, and excellence. We’re committed to helping you grow your career while making a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients.

📩 Questions? Reach out to Lauren Trimmer at Lauren.Trimmer@Mercy.net

🩺 Apply now and start your NICU journey with Mercy.

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Salary : $16,000 - $20,000