- Location
- Mercy Hospital South, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
