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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.
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- 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 OptionsFull-Time – 36 hrs/weekPart-Time – 24 hrs/weekShift 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 SouthRN Residency ProgramOur 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 leadershipMedical-Surgical Nursing at Mercy SouthMedical-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.QualificationsEducationGraduate 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 unitsPreferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Specialty certifications
- Prior acute care or specialty unit experiencePhysical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safelyWhy 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.keyword(s): Registered Nurse RN Acute Care Acute Care RN Staff Nurse Inpatient RN Medical Surgical Med Surg Nurse Hiring Sign-on Bonus Loan Assistance Tuition Reimbursement Nursing Career New Grad RN Experienced RN Sign on bonus Missouri
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