Peds/PICU Nurse Residency: Jan 2027

Mercy; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential pay

Benefits start day one

Tuition assistance program

Job summary

Mercy Kids Hospital in Ballas is seeking a Nurse Residency Fellow to support new graduate RNs as they transition to professional practice during nights on the PICU/PEDS unit.

You will receive unit-specific training in a collaborative, family-centered environment with a focus on growth, confidence, and delivering high-quality pediatric care. RN licensure in MO or a compact state within 90 days of graduation is required.

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred).
• RN with PICU/PEDS experience preferred.
• License: eligible to obtain RN licensure in MO or a compact state within 90 days of graduation.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality pediatric care using the nursing process.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care for pediatric patients.
• Support and evaluate the care provided by others to ensure best outcomes.
• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing

Collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS Certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Location: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas Department: PICU/PEDS Schedule: Full-time | Nights

Do you have a heart for children and a passion for delivering exceptional care? Our Nurse Residency Fellowship is designed to support new graduate RNs as they transition into professional practice. You'll receive specialized, unit-specific training in a collaborative, family-centered environment where your growth and confidence are our priority.

Why Choose Mercy?

• Specialized Residency Training Program - Unit-specific and designed to set you up for success
• 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
• RN Loan Forgiveness Program - Up to $20,000 to help pay off student loans: $5,000/year for 4.5 years

What We’re Looking For

• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
• Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience preferred
• License: Eligible to earn RN licnese in MO or compact state within 90 days of graduation
• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association
• Must be a recent graduate (within 12 months of hire)

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

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.

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.