Registered Nurse (RN) New Grad – Med Surg

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 Registered Nurse (RN) – Nurse Residency Program | Med Surg 5E

New Graduate & Experienced Nurses Welcome!

📍 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 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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