Peds/picu Nurse Residency: Jan 2027

Mercy Saint Louis, Missouri, US

About the Role

Find your calling at Mercy!Location: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas
Department: PICU/PEDS
Schedule: Full-time | Nights

Do you have a heart for children and a passion for delivering exceptional care? Our 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:

? Why Choose Mercy?

We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success with:

? Specialized Residency Training Program – Unit-specific and designed to set you up for success

? Shift Differential Pay – Earn more for evenings, nights, and weekends

? Benefits Start Day One – Health, dental, vision, and more

? RN > BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000 in tuition assistance

? RN Loan Forgiveness Program – Up to $20,000 to help pay off student loans: $5,000/year for 4.5 years,Must be a recent graduate (within 12 months of hire)

? What We’re Looking For:

  • Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
  • Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience preferred
  • License: Eligible to earn RN licnese in MO or compact state within 90 days of graduation
  • Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association

?‍⚕️ Your Role:

As a PICU/Peds Nurse, you will:

  • Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Evaluate and support the care provided by others
  • Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
  • Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
  • Must love working with children of all ages and acuity levels

? Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a caring, motivated nurse who thrives in a pediatric setting, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of a team that’s changing lives—

one child at a time.

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.

Responsibilities

  • Provide bedside pediatric nursing care in PICU/PEDS
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Support patient and family education

Qualifications

  • Nursing degree (BSN preferred)
  • RN license eligible within 90 days
  • BLS certification

Required Skills

pediatric nursing PICU experience preferred nursing process

Keywords

nurse residency PICU pediatrics RN BSN preferred

Interested in this role?

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