New Grad Nursing - Graduate Nurse (GN) Residency Program - Mercy Hospital St Louis
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New Grad Nurse (GN) Residency Program
Medical/Surgical Service Line - Mercy Hospital St Louis
Day or Night Shift Opportunities Available!
Begin Your Nursing Career with Confidence at Mercy
As a new graduate nurse, you deserve more than just a job. You deserve a team invested in your success.
At Mercy Hospital St. Louis, our Graduate Nurse Residency Program is designed to help you transition from the classroom to the bedside through hands-on clinical experience, dedicated mentorship, and professional development opportunities. You'll work alongside experienced nurses, Advanced Nurse Clinicians, and nursing leaders who will support your growth every step of the way.
Whether you're interested in medical-surgical nursing, oncology, neuroscience, orthopedic care, or trauma services, Mercy provides the resources and support you need to build a strong foundation for your nursing career.
Available Units:
- Observation Telemetry
- Medical-Surgical
- Neuroscience
- Neurosurgical
- Oncology
- Orthopedics
- Trauma Surgical
What You'll Gain:
- Structured onboarding and residency experience
- Clinical education and professional development
- Dedicated mentorship from experienced nursing leaders
- Opportunities to strengthen critical thinking, communication, and bedside nursing skills
Industry-Leading Benefits:
- No Contract Sign-On Bonus Available
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting Day One
- 401(k) with Employer Match starting Day One
- Competitive Shift Differential Pay
- PTO begins accruing immediately, including a Volunteer Day
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
- LPN to RN Bridge Program Assistance
- RN to BSN Tuition Assistance up to $16,000
- Mercy Stay Pay Program with additional hourly compensation at career milestones
Qualifications:
Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program
Licensure: Current Missouri RN/LPN Temporary Permit or RN/LPN License
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) through the American Heart Association
Physical Requirements:
• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.
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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Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Posted: October 27, 2026
Category: Nursing