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

Mercy Co; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive up to $10,000

Benefits starting day one (medical, 2+

401(k) with employer match

Stay Pay program: +$2/hr at milestones

Education Support: RN BSN tuition up

PTO accrues from day one

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis invites newly licensed RNs to start their nursing career in a structured Med/Surg pathway with a clear transition to specialty units. The program offers 12–18 months in Med/Surg, then moves into areas like PICU, ICU, ED, or CVICU, with mentorship and ongoing clinical development.

Participants receive day-one benefits, a sign-on incentive up to $10,000 and education support including RN-BSN tuition reimbursement, plus PTO accrual from day one and shift differentials.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Education

Nursing degree from an accredited school

Tools

Active RN license in Missouri (or compact)

Current BLS (AHA)

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.