RN - Graduate Nurse Residency, Critical Care, Mercy ...

Find your calling at Mercy!Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.Position Details:New Graduate RN í¢€“ Critical Care | RN Residency Program | Sign-On BonusNew Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome!Sign-On Bonuses💰 Up to $5,000 for New Graduate RNs💰 Up to $10,000 for Experienced Nurses (1+ year)📍킠Location: Mercy Hospital South í¢€“ 10010 Kennerly Rd., St. Louis, MOStart your nursing career where support, mentorship, and hands-on learning come first.At Mercy Hospital South, our Critical Care units are an excellent place for new graduate nurses to build confidence, develop strong clinical judgment, and gain real-world experience caring for a diverse patient population. Youí¢€™ll work alongside experienced nurses and collaborative care teams who are invested in helping you grow into a confident and capable RN.New Graduate RN Residency ProgramNew graduate nurses at Mercy Hospital South are supported through our comprehensive RN Residency Program, designed to help you transition from student to practicing nurse with confidence.This 8í¢€“16 week hands-on clinical training experience provides structured support while you develop practical skills and build clinical confidence.Our residency program includes:🩺 Hands-on clinical training on your unit with experienced nurse mentors🤝 One-on-one mentoring and preceptor support📚 Classroom learning and structured training sessions focused on key nursing skills and patient care scenariosðŸ‘©í¢€í¢š•í¯¸ Leadership guidance and coaching from nurse educators and unit leaders🌱 A supportive learning environment where questions are encouraged and growth is prioritizedThis program helps new nurses build clinical confidence, critical thinking skills, and strong patient care foundations while becoming part of a supportive team.Benefits Start Day OneMercy offers one of the most comprehensive benefits packages in the region.í¢œ” Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day oneí¢œ” Generous PTO: up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 days with tenureí¢œ” 401(k) with employer matchí¢œ” Paid parental leaveí¢œ” $100/month Dependent Care FSA contributioní¢œ” Paid volunteer timeí¢œ” Free parkingí¢œ” Career growth opportunities across the Mercy systemEducation & Loan AssistanceMercy invests in your future and continued learning.💵 $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness Program🎓 $16,000 RN-to-BSN Tuition Assistance📚 $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN í¢†’ RN pathway)Critical Care Units at Mercy SouthNeuro Step DownMed Surg ICUCMICU/CVICUCardiovascular Step DownMedical Step DownSurgical Step DownCardiac TelemetryQualificationsEducationGraduate of an accredited nursing program with one of the following:í¢€¢ Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)í¢€¢ Nursing Diplomaí¢€¢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)LicensureActive Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state eligibilityCertificationsBasic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hireExperienceNew graduates strongly encouraged to applyPrevious hospital experience helpful but not required.Preferred Qualificationsí¢€¢ Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)í¢€¢ Specialty certificationsí¢€¢ Acute care or clinical experiencePhysical Requirementsí¢€¢ Ability to lift up to 50 lbsí¢€¢ Frequent standing and walking throughout shiftsí¢€¢ Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safelyWant More Information? Email the Critical Care Recruiter at Stephanie.Stivers@í‚ 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.

Created: 2026-03-25