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

st. louis, MO

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Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. 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.

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