Mercy NICU June 2027 RN Residency

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Night shift differential opportunities

RN Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $20

Job summary

Mercy invites newly graduated nurses to its 16-week NICU Residency in St. Louis, MO. You will receive dedicated preceptor support, hands-on neonatal training, and ongoing development after residency completion.

Work alongside a multidisciplinary team in a Level IV NICU, gaining exposure to advanced therapies and critical care. Mercy provides day-one benefits including medical, dental, vision, tuition support, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred).
• New graduate RN or graduating within 12 months.
• Current Missouri RN license or compact RN license, or eligible for licensure within 90 days.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for extremely premature infants and surgical neonates in a Level IV NICU.
• Assist with advanced respiratory support and complex medications.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, NPs, therapists, pharmacists, and lactation consultants.
• Provide family education and support during prolonged hospital stays.

Skills

BSN preferred

New graduate RN

Missouri RN license

Compact RN license

BLS certification

Patient care experience

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Why Choose Our NICU Residency?

• Comprehensive 16-Week Residency Program
• Specialized neonatal education and hands-on training
• Dedicated classroom and clinical learning experiences
• Progressive skill development with expert guidance
• Exposure to advanced neonatal therapies and technologies
• Personalized Mentorship Beyond Residency

Your support doesn't end after orientation. Following residency, you'll continue working alongside experienced NICU nurses who are committed to helping you grow professionally and clinically as you transition into independent practice.

As a Level IV NICU nurse, you'll care for:

• Extremely premature infants
• Surgical neonates
• Babies requiring advanced respiratory support
• Complex congenital and genetic conditions
• Critically ill newborns requiring the highest level of neonatal care

A Team That Invests in You

You'll collaborate with:

• Neonatologists
• Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
• Respiratory Therapists
• Pharmacists
• Lactation Consultants
• Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
• Experienced NICU Nurses dedicated to your success

Position Details

What Makes NICU Nursing Special? Witness Extraordinary Outcomes

Watch a tiny infant grow stronger day by day and eventually go home with their family.

Build Meaningful Connections NICU nurses often care for patients and families for weeks or months, creating relationships that leave a lasting impact on everyone involved.

Challenge Your Critical Thinking

NICU nursing is perfect for those who enjoy:

• Advanced clinical assessment
• Neonatal ventilator management
• Complex medication calculations
• Rapid response in emergencies
• Evidence-based practice
• Lifelong learning

Success in the NICU is built on teamwork. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning so you never feel alone as you develop your expertise.

What You'll Gain

• 16-week structured NICU Residency Program
• Dedicated preceptor and mentorship support
• Ongoing development after residency completion
• Experience in a Level IV NICU
• Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Night shift differential opportunities
• RN to BSN Bridge Program support (up to $16,000)
• RN Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $20,000 over 4.5 years)

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
• New graduate RN or graduating within 12 months
• Current Missouri RN license, compact RN license, or eligible for licensure within 90 days of graduation
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred

Before You Apply

An Honest Look at NICU Nursing NICU nursing is incredibly rewarding, but it's important to understand the reality of the specialty. You'll experience:

• Life-saving interventions
• Complex critical care situations
• Long-term patient relationships
• Family education and support
• End-of-life care and difficult conversations
• Incredible victories and meaningful challenges

Most NICU nurses agree on one thing: You won't feel like an expert overnight. Learning neonatal critical care takes time, patience, and support.

If you're looking for a career that will challenge your heart and your mind while making a lasting difference in the lives of babies and families, we'd love to meet you.

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.

• 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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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