Mercy St Louis RN Residency - Operating Room

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Position Details

Join Mercy St. Louis Hospital Main Operating Room RN Residency Program Summer & Fall 2026 Cohorts Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking Graduate and Experienced Registered Nurses interested in building a rewarding career in the Main Operating Room through our comprehensive OR Nurse Residency Program .

Who We Are

The Main Operating Room at Mercy St Louis Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center , delivering high-quality surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics. 27 Operating Rooms Seven specialty teams , including: General Surgery Gynecologic Surgery Urologic Surgery Robotic Surgery Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Orthopedic Surgery Neurosurgery Four state-of-the-art surgical robots We are committed to developing confident, well-rounded OR nurses through comprehensive training across all service lines , including instruction in both circulating and scrub roles

Operating Room Nurse Residency Program Designed for nurses without prior Operating Room experience, our residency program supports success through multiple learning modalities: Classroom didactics Online learning modules Hands-on clinical practice Program Structure: Residency length: 5 months Mentorship: 1 additional month Following residency, nurses transition into a specialty mentorship , receiving focused training in their assigned service line

Residency hours, Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm Proposed Schedule (Days)- 30-minute call time requirement Three 12-hour shifts Four 10-hour shifts Five 8-hour shifts At Mercy, we believe careers should align not only with your skills, but also with your heart

We support individuality, purpose, and professional growth—and we’re proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work.” Qualifications Required Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school License: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri Certifications: BLS required We Offer Great Benefits Eligible coworkers (including those working 32 hours or more per pay period) enjoy an extensive benefits package, starting day one , including: Financial & Career Support RN Loan Forgiveness Program Up to $370/month toward student loan payments $20,000 lifetime cap Must start with Mercy within 12 months of graduation ASN to BSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000 BSN to MSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000 Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000 annually Annual merit increases based on performance Competitive salary Future career growth opportunities Relocation assistance available Health & Wellness Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid parental leave Generous PTO 401(k) with employer match $100/month annual contribution to eligible coworkers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA Questions or Interested in Learning More? Please contact: Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter 📧 stephanie.royermercy.net 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, youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion As we grow, youll grow with us.