RN Residency Program
Our 8–16 week RN Residency Program helps new graduates transition from student to confident nurse through:
Hands-on clinical training
One-on-one preceptor mentoring
Classroom learning and skill development
⚕️ Support from nurse educators and leadership
Medical-Surgical nursing at Mercy South provides a strong clinical foundation, offering exposure to multiple specialties and diverse patient populations. Nurses build skills in assessment, prioritization, and critical thinking while caring for a wide range of medical and surgical conditions.
• Inpatient Medical-Surgical
– Care for adult patients with acute medical conditions such as pneumonia, cellulitis, diverticulitis, respiratory infections, and small bowel obstructions.
• Neurology – 8E
– Care for patients experiencing strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and intracranial bleeds, collaborating closely with neurology specialists.
• Orthopedics
– Support patients recovering from joint replacements, spine surgeries, and foot/ankle procedures.
• General Surgery – 3W
– Care for pre‑ and post‑operative surgical patients including appendectomies, colon resections, hernia repairs, and bariatric procedures.
• Medical Telemetry – 7E & 7W
– Monitor patients with cardiac concerns, chest pain, COPD exacerbations, infections, and gastrointestinal conditions.
• Oncology – 8W
– Provide compassionate care for oncology patients receiving chemotherapy, cancer treatments, and supportive symptom management.
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited nursing program with one of the following:
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Nursing Diploma
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Licensure
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state licensure
Certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association within 30 days of hire
Experience
• New graduates encouraged to apply
• Previous hospital experience preferred for some units
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Specialty certifications
• Prior acute care or specialty unit experience
Physical Requirements
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Frequent standing and walking throughout shifts
• Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safely
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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