RN – Nursing Career Pathway, Mercy Hospital South

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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; tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year; $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:

RN Career Pathway to Specialty Practice

Mercy Hospital South – 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128
Full-Time & Part-Time | Days & Nights

⭐ Launch Your Nursing Career with Confidence

Mercy Hospital South’s Med/Surg Career Path – RN Pathway to Specialty Practice is designed for both new graduate nurses and experienced RNs who want a strong foundation before transitioning into a specialty area. This program offers hands-on learning, structured support, and clear career progression.

Where You’ll Start – Med/Surg Service Line Units

Below is an overview of our Med/Surg and Medical Telemetry units that participate in the Career Path Program. Each unit provides a unique clinical experience to help build your skill set and confidence.

Inpatient Med Surg

Care for a broad mix of adult patients with diagnoses such as small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia.

Neurology – 8E

Supports patients experiencing strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds. Excellent environment for developing strong neuro assessment skills.

Orthopedics

Specializes in elective knee and hip replacements, spine procedures (neck and back), and foot/ankle surgeries. Strong focus on mobility, pain management, and postoperative care.

Med Surg – 5E

Typical diagnoses include small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia.

Med Surg – 5W

Clinical profile similar to 5E, with common diagnoses such as bowel obstructions, respiratory illnesses, and cellulitis.

General Surgery – 3W

Cares for surgical patients ranging from simple appendectomies to complex colon resections with colostomy placement. This unit also specializes in bariatric surgery.

Medical Telemetry – 7E & 7W

Care for patients with cellulitis, pneumonia, UTIs, chest pain, GI issues, COPD exacerbations, and medically stable COVID. Continuous telemetry monitoring helps refine cardiac and rhythm‑interpretation skills.

Oncology – 8W

Serves patients undergoing chemotherapy, cancer treatment, end‑of‑life care, and general medical patients. Also supports neuro‑medical overflow as needed.

Where You Can Grow – Specialty Opportunities (Eligible in 12–18 Months)

After building a strong Med/Surg foundation, you may transition into a specialty unit aligned with your long‑term career goals:

Labor & Delivery
Surgical ICU
Neuro Stepdown
Surgical Stepdown
Med Surg Stepdown
Cardiac Telemetry
Cardiac Medical ICU (CMICU)
Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU)
Emergency Department
Behavioral Health
Float Pool

Why Choose Mercy South?

Mercy South is where nurses build meaningful careers in a supportive, mission‑driven environment.

Compensation & Incentives

Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign‑On Incentive for experienced RNs
Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign‑On Incentive for LPNs

Benefits Starting Day One

Medical, dental & vision coverage
401(k) with employer match
Shift differentials for days, nights, and weekends
PTO begins accruing immediately — including a paid volunteer day
Stay Pay Program: Earn up to $8/hr added at milestone anniversaries

Education & Professional Development

LPN → RN Bridge Program
RN → BSN Support (up to $16,000)
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
Mentorship, precepting, and continuing education support

Qualifications

Education: Nursing degree from an accredited program
License: Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association)

Grow Your Career with Mercy

Join a compassionate team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your future is full of opportunity. At Mercy, you don’t just start a job — you build a career.

Apply today to begin your Med/Surg Career Path at Mercy Hospital South!

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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