Operating Room Nurse Residency Mercy South (Hiring Immediately)

Find your calling at Mercy!

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:

Now Offering Exciting New Incentives! 

Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for New Graduates

Day-one comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Seeking New Graduate and *Experienced Nurses Interested in the OR!

*Experienced RNs with no OR experience will be placed in the Fellowship.

Our next Residency Start is February 22nd, 2027.

Mercy South OR conducts a variety of cases including Orthopedics, Neurology, General. RNs are typically hired into one of these specialty pods and may have the opportunity to cross-train to other pods in the department.

Proposed Schedule: Five 8s (Days)

Location: Mercy South - 10010 Kennerly Road, St. Louis, MO 63128 

Incentives:

• Shift Differentials
• Stay Premium Program - Up to $8/hour based on years of Mercy service
• Education Assistance:
  • Up to $20,000 Loan Forgiveness for new grad nurses
  • Up to $16,000 RN to BSN Bridge Assistance
  • Up to $16,000 MSN Program Assistance
  • Tuition Reimbursement $2,000 per year
• Day-One comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
• Employer-Matched Retirement Funds
• Free Parking
• Stay Pay Premium Eligible 
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave for new parents 
• Future career growth
• Free parking on campus

Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Experience:
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
- OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
- C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
- Other unit-specific certifications as required

Physical Requirements:
• Position requires the ability to push, pull, and/or lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.
• Position requires prolonged standing and walking during each shift.
• Position requires the ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat to perform duties.

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.