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New Grad RN Residency | Mercy South

Mercy
paid time off, tuition reimbursement
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
10010 Kennerly Road (Show on map)
Apr 14, 2026
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 postoperative 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. 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