Experienced PICU RN (Nights)

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Benefits start day one

Tuition assistance up to $16,000

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Pediatric/PICU experienced RN to join the care team in a fast-paced pediatric setting.

The role emphasizes compassionate, high-quality nursing care across PICU and pediatric units, with opportunities to work nights and potentially float to other units as needed. Requirements include a nursing degree (BSN preferred), PICU/PEDS RN experience, MO license or compact license within 90 days of graduation, and BLS certification.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred).
• PICU/PEDS RN experience required.
• MO RN license or compact state license within 90 days of graduation.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Evaluate and support the care provided by others.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.
• Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Confidentiality

Education

Nursing degree (BSN preferred)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Now Hiring: Pediatric/PICU Experienced RN

Job Description

Location: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas

Department: PICU/PEDS

Schedule: Full-time/Part-time | Nights

Care for the smallest patients with the biggest needs—join our Pediatric & PICU team and make every moment count!

Why Choose Mercy?

• Shift Differential Pay – Earn more for evenings, nights, and weekends
• Benefits Start Day One – Health, dental, vision, and more
• RN > BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000 in tuition assistance

Your Role

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Evaluate and support the care provided by others
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
• Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
• Must love working with children of all ages and acuity levels

Position Details

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
• Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience
• License: RN license in MO or compact state w/in 90 days of graduation
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association

At Mercy Hospital, we’re called to serve people when they need it most.

Our nurses are essential to that mission, and every unit plays a vital role in the care we provide. To ensure we’re always ready to meet patient needs, our RNs may occasionally float to other units when census levels or patient care demands require it.

We understand the passion nurses bring to their chosen specialties—and we value that deeply. When caring calls, we answer- together. Whether you are working on your home unit or supporting another team, you’ll be surrounded by trusted colleagues, strong leadership, and the Mercy spirit of compassion.

This approach helps new and experienced nurses grow while ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care across all units. While floating, you will always receive the support and resources needed to feel confident and prepared.

When caring calls, we go.

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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