Labor & Birth RN Residency — Start Your Nursing Career

Mercy; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is inviting new graduate RNs to join the Labor & Birth Nurse Residency Program. The 16-week orientation pairs you with experienced nurses, educators, and mentors to guide you from student to professional practice.

As you progress, you’ll gain hands-on experiences, ongoing feedback, and clinical coaching while supporting mothers, babies, and families. No prior Labor & Birth experience required; compassion, curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• Graduates from an accredited nursing program transitioning to practice.
• Current RN license or MO licensure eligibility.
• BLS certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Willingness to sign a 2-year residency agreement.
• Ability to work nights for up to 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient-centered nursing care.
• Monitor maternal and fetal well-being.
• Partner with multidisciplinary care teams.
• Educate and support patients and families.
• Respond to changing patient conditions.
• Develop individualized care plans.
• Advocate for positive patient outcomes.
• Continue growing through education and specialty certifications.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Clinical decision-making

Nursing assessment

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

MO RN license or eligibility

BLS Certification (AHA)

2-year residency agreement

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is inviting new graduate RNs to join the Labor & Birth Nurse Residency Program. The 16-week orientation pairs you with experienced nurses, educators, and mentors to guide you from student to professional practice.

As you progress, you’ll gain hands-on experiences, ongoing feedback, and clinical coaching while supporting mothers, babies, and families. No prior Labor & Birth experience required; compassion, curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn are valued.