New Grad RN Residency | Mercy South

• 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 post‑operative 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

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