Registered Nurse (RN/GN) Career Path Program - Med/Surg to Specialty - Days orNights - Mercy St. Louis

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $10,000

Health, dental & vision benefits from:

401(k) with employer match from day 1

Shift differentials: days, nights, and

Stay Pay Program: +$2/hr at milestones

RN → BSN tuition support (up to $16,0

PTO starts accruing immediately

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis invites you to start your nursing career or advance your path through the RN Career Path Program. Begin in Med/Surg (12–18 months) with mentorship, then transition to a specialty unit such as PICU, CVICU, ED, or Burn ICU based on readiness and openings.

Benefits begin day one and a clear pathway into specialty practice awaits. The program offers structured onboarding, ongoing clinical development, and shift differentials while you build confidence in a supportive Mercy team

Qualifications

• Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• Active RN license in Missouri (or compact).
• Current BLS (AHA) certification.

Responsibilities

• Build strong clinical foundations in Med/Surg through the RN Career Path Program.
• Transition into specialty units with mentorship and structured onboarding.
• Participate in ongoing clinical development and a clear pathway into specialty practice.

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited school

Active RN license in Missouri (or compact)

Current BLS (AHA) certification

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

Start your nursing career (or your next chapter) with confidence! Mercy St. Louis’ RN Career Path Program helps new and experienced RNs build strong clinical foundations in our Med/Surg service line and then transition into a specialty unit with support, mentorship, and a clear timeline.

How the pathway works...

Step 1: Start in Med/Surg (12–18 months)

in one of these units:

• Observation Telemetry
• General Med/Surg
• Neuroscience
• Neurosurgical
• Oncology
• Orthopedics
• Trauma Surgical

Step 2: Transition to a specialty unit (based on readiness, openings, and fit), such as:

• Pediatrics / PICU
• Med/Surg ICU
• Trauma/Neuro ICU
• CVICU
• Emergency Department
• Burn ICU
• Float Pool

What you’ll get...

• Structured onboarding + ongoing clinical development
• Mentorship and unit support while you build confidence
• A clear pathway into specialty practice

Why Mercy St. Louis?

• Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT sign-on incentive for RNs
• Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match starting day one
• Shift differentials: days, nights, weekends
• Stay Pay Program: +$2/hr at 2, 5, 10 & 20 years (up to $8/hr)
• Education Support: RN → BSN (up to $16,000) | Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• PTO begins accruing immediately (including a volunteer day)

Qualifications:

• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school
• License: Active RN license in Missouri (or compact, if applicable)
• Certifications: Current BLS (AHA)

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.