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Job description
Find your calling at Mercy!
Position Details:
Operating Room RN Residency & Earn as You Learn Program for Nursing Students at Mercy Hospital STL
What is the Earn as You Learn Program?
This program was designed for nursing students completing their senior practicum/preceptor hours at Mercy in the Operating Room. The students are given the unique opportunity to become Mercy coworkers (if they are not already employed by Mercy) and be paid a stipend for their senior practicum time while they work alongside a dedicated Mercy Nurse!
MUST accept an RN residency in the Operating Room to qualify!
6-month contract post-graduation is required.
Participating Schools Include: Maryville University, Mizzou, Missouri Baptist University, St Louis Community College (all campuses), Chamberlain, Jefferson College, East Central Community College, St Louis University, St Charles Community College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Mineral Area College, University of Missouri St Louis, Southwestern Illinois College, Lewis and Clark Community College
Who We Are
The Main Operating Room at Mercy St. Louis Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center , delivering high-quality surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.
We are committed to developing confident, well-rounded OR nurses through comprehensive training across all service lines , including instruction in both circulating and scrub roles .
Breakdown of Teams:
General Surgery: general, burn, plastics, bariatric, colorectal
Gyn Service Line: GYN, urology, and robotics
Specialty Service Line: Ortho and Neuro
ENT Service Line: ENT, OMF, dental, peds, and ophthalmology
Operating Room Nurse Residency Program
Designed for nurses without prior Operating Room experience, our residency program supports success through multiple learning modalities:
Classroom didactics
Online learning modules
Hands-on clinical practice
Program Structure:
Residency length: 5 months
Mentorship: 1 additional month
Following residency, nurses transition into a specialty mentorship , receiving focused training in their assigned service line.
Residency hours, Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
30-minute call time requirement
At Mercy, we believe careers should align not only with your skills, but also with your heart. We support individuality, purpose, and professional growth—and we’re proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Qualifications
Required Education:
Nursing degree from an accredited school
License:
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri
Certifications:
BLS required
We Offer Great Benefits
Eligible coworkers (including those working 32 hours or more per pay period) enjoy an extensive benefits package, starting day one , including:
Financial & Career Support
RN Loan Forgiveness ProgramUp to $370/month toward student loan payments
$20,000 lifetime cap
Must start with Mercy within 12 months of graduation
ASN to BSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000
BSN to MSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000
Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000 annually
Annual merit increases based on performance
Competitive salary
Future career growth opportunities
Relocation assistance available
Health & Wellness
Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave
Generous PTO
401(k) with employer match
$100/month annual contribution to eligible coworkers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
Questions or Interested in Learning More?
Please contact:
Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter
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.
Worksite address
saint louis, MO, 63141, US
Who can apply
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