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Find your calling at Mercy! At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it's a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you're starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll make a difference every day while growing professionally.
Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities.
Education & Loan Assistance:
• $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN)
• $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
• $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance Position Details: New Grad RN – Nurse Residency Program (Med Surg 5E) | Night Shift
Mercy Hospital South – St. Louis, MO
??? Location: Mercy Hospital South — 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
??? Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week
??? Shift: Night Shift | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
??? Sign-On Bonus
- New Graduate Nurses: Up to $5,000
- Experienced Nurses: Up to $10,000
??? New Nursing Graduates Encouraged to Apply
Start your nursing career in a supportive environment designed to help you grow with confidence. Our Med Surg 5E Nurse Residency Program provides structured orientation, hands-on learning, and mentorship to help new nurses transition successfully from school to professional practice. If you're looking for a unit where you can build strong clinical skills while being supported by an experienced and collaborative team - this is an excellent place to begin your career.
??? About Med Surg 5E
Med Surg 5E cares for adult medical patients with a wide variety of diagnoses including:
- Small bowel obstructions
- Respiratory infections
- Pneumonia
- Cellulitis
- Diverticulitis
This unit offers an ideal learning environment for new graduate nurses to:
✅ Develop strong assessment and critical-thinking skills
✅ Build confidence managing diverse patient populations
✅ Strengthen foundational Med Surg nursing practice
✅ Work closely with interdisciplinary care teams
??? What New Grad Nurses Can Expect
- Structured 18 -week nurse residency
- Dedicated preceptors and mentorship
- Progressive independence at a supported pace
- Collaborative, team-oriented culture
- Opportunities for career growth within Mercy
??? Position Overview
The Registered Nurse (RN) utilizes the nursing process to deliver compassionate, high-quality patient care while maintaining professional accountability for assigned patients.
Responsibilities include:
- Coordinating patient care with interdisciplinary teams
- Evaluating effectiveness of care delivery
- Advocating for patient safety and rights
- Maintaining confidentiality and professional standards
- Delivering care aligned with Mercy's mission and service values
✅ Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing:
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Nursing Diploma
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure
- Active Missouri RN license or compact license (required)
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association
(may be obtained within 30 days of hire)
⭐ Preferred Qualifications
- BSN preferred
- Prior healthcare or clinical experience welcomed but not required for new graduates
- Interest in medical-surgical nursing and professional growth
??? Physical Requirements
- Lift, push, or pull up to 50 lbs
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, twist, and squat as required for patient care
❤️ Why Start our Career at Mercy Hospital South?
At Mercy, we believe new nurses thrive when they feel supported, valued, and empowered to learn. Our teams are committed to helping new graduates build confidence, clinical expertise, and a strong professional foundation from day one.
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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