Find your calling at Mercy!

New Graduate RNs Welcome!
🕒 Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week | Night Shift
📅 March 2027 Residency
💼 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.

Position Details:

🎓 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 

🩺 Apply now and start your NICU journey with Mercy.

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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