New Grad Nursing - Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Program - Mercy Hospital South

Find your calling at Mercy! New Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome! Launch your nursing career with Mercy Hospital South's RN Residency Program. Our Medical Surgical 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 Registered Nurse (RN) Residency - Medical Surgical 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 Units at Mercy Hospital South Medical Surgical nursing at Mercy South provides an excellent clinical foundation, exposing nurses to multiple specialties and patient populations while building strong assessment, prioritization, and critical-thinking skills. Inpatient Medical Surgical Common patient diagnoses include pneumonia, cellulitis, diverticulitis, respiratory infections, and small bowel obstructions. Neurology - 8E Care for patients experiencing strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and intracranial bleeds while collaborating with neurology specialists. Orthopedics Support patients recovering from joint replacements, spine surgeries, and foot/ankle procedures. General Surgery - 3W Care for surgical patients ranging from appendectomies to colon resections 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 treatment, and supportive medical care. 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 Graduate Nurse 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 Nurse Nursing Inpatient5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386