About this role
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.