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

Mercy; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) match

Shift differentials

Stay Pay program

Tuition reimbursement

PTO from day one

Job summary

Mercy is offering a structured nursing pathway to start in Med/Surg and transition into specialty units across Mercy facilities. The program features onboarding, mentorship, and a clear career pathway to advanced practice.

Nurses receive sign-on incentives and comprehensive benefits from day one. Participants will rotate through units such as Observational Telemetry, General Med/Surg, Neuroscience, Orthopedics, Trauma Surgical, and then move into critical care and ED specialties as openings and

Qualifications

• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school.
• License: Active RN license in MO (or compact).
• Certifications: Current BLS (AHA).

Responsibilities

• Step 1: Start in Med/Surg (12–18 months) with onboarding and mentorship.
• Step 2: Transition to a specialty unit based on readiness and openings (e.g., PICU, ICU, ED).
• Contribute to a clear pathway into specialty practice and ongoing clinical development.

Education

Nursing degree

RN license

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! Position Details:

Start your nursing career (or your next chapter) with confidence!

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.