NICU RN Residency: Feb/March 2027

Mercy; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Level IV NICU within a full-time night shift. You will deliver direct neonatal care, monitor critically ill newborns, and collaborate with physicians and the care team to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes family-centered care, clinical excellence, and ongoing professional development through mentorship and the unit's renowned Nurse Residency Program. New graduates welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state-approved professional nursing program.
• Eligible to take the Board of Nursing examination, or have passed.
• Endorsement in the state of MO.
• AHA Healthcare Provider certification required, or completed within probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for neonatal patients using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
• Document patient status, interventions and outcomes accurately.
• Respond to emergencies and advocate for patients and families.
• Participate in unit and hospital improvement initiatives and share best practices.

Skills

Neonatal nursing

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Documentation accuracy

Care planning

Education

Nursing degree

RN licensure eligible or obtained

MO endorsement (if applicable)

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Full-Time Nights | Level IV NICU

Are you passionate about neonatal care and looking to build your nursing career in a supportive, high-acuity environment? Whether you're an experienced RN or a new graduate with NICU as your top career choice, we encourage you to apply.

Join our Level IV NICU, the highest level of neonatal care, where you'll gain exceptional clinical experience caring for some of the most complex and critically ill newborns. Our unit is recognized for its outstanding Nurse Residency Program, providing mentorship, education, and support to help nurses thrive in this specialized setting.

Position Details

The Registered Nurse performs direct patient care activities for neonatal patients through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care. This role coordinates patient care activities with ancillary departments to optimize patient outcomes and comfort. The RN delivers care consistent with:

• Mercy Health System's mission and values
• The Philosophy of the Sisters of Mercy
• Professional nursing standards and ethical guidelines
• Mercy Service Standards and Co-Worker Code of Conduct

Key Responsibilities

• Patient Care & Clinical Excellence
  • Utilize the nursing process to develop and implement comprehensive plans of care for patients and families.
  • Perform ongoing assessments and monitor patient conditions.
  • Deliver evidence-based nursing care in a high-acuity neonatal environment.
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
  • Respond independently and effectively to emergency situations.
  • Advocate for patients and families while promoting optimal health outcomes.
• Critical Thinking & Clinical Judgment
  • Evaluate rapidly changing patient conditions and make sound clinical decisions.
  • Identify potential risks and intervene proactively.
  • Accurately document patient status, changes, interventions, and outcomes.
  • Apply evidence-based practice and current professional literature to patient care decisions.
• Education & Family Support
  • Provide individualized patient and family education based on developmental, cultural, and learning needs.
  • Promote understanding of treatment plans and ongoing care.
  • Support continuous learning among peers and team members.
• Leadership & Professional Development
  • Serve as a clinical resource and role model.
  • Participate in unit and hospital improvement initiatives.
  • Contribute to team-building efforts and professional growth activities.
  • Share knowledge and best practices with colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a state-approved professional nursing program.
• Licensure: Must be eligible to take the Board of Nursing examination, or have passed.
• Endorsement in the state of MO.
• Experience: No experience required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Certifications: Current American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider certification required, or completion within the probationary period.

What We're Looking For

• Strong commitment to neonatal nursing and family-centered care.
• Excellent critical thinking and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented mindset with a passion for learning.
• Dedication to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care.

Working Conditions

• Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts.
• Significant bending, stooping, lifting, and repositioning patients with assistance.
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 pounds and pinch up to 15 pounds.
• Occasional kneeling, crouching, and crawling.
• Exposure to blood and body fluids.
• May be required to work varying schedules based on patient care needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

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.

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion.

As we grow, you'll grow with us.