New Grad RN Residency | Mercy South

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

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.