NICU RN Residency: 16-Week Level IV Training

Mercy Co; Fairview Heights (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one medical, dental, and vision

RN Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $20

RN to BSN Bridge Program support (up 0

Job summary

Mercy in the United States offers a 16-week NICU Residency designed to provide specialized neonatal education and hands-on training. You'll learn under a dedicated preceptor and work within a Level IV NICU alongside neonatologists, nurses, therapists, and pharmacists.

The program emphasizes mentorship, progressive skill development, and exposure to advanced neonatal therapies. After residency, you’ll join experienced NICU teams as you transition to independent practice, with day-one benefits and

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.
• BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for extremely premature infants in a Level IV NICU.
• Provide care for surgical neonates and those needing advanced respiratory support.
• Monitor complex congenital and genetic conditions and critically ill newborns.
• Participate in 16-week structured NICU Residency program with mentorship.
• Collaborate with neonatologists, nurses, therapists, pharmacists to support families.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

BSN preferred

New graduate RN or graduating within 12 months

Missouri RN license or compact license or eligible within 90 days

Job description

Mercy in the United States offers a 16-week NICU Residency designed to provide specialized neonatal education and hands-on training. You'll learn under a dedicated preceptor and work within a Level IV NICU alongside neonatologists, nurses, therapists, and pharmacists.

The program emphasizes mentorship, progressive skill development, and exposure to advanced neonatal therapies. After residency, you’ll join experienced NICU teams as you transition to independent practice, with day-one benefits and