New Grad RN Residency, South

RN Residency Program

Mercy Hospital South

About the Role

Launch your nursing career with Mercy Hospital South’s RN Residency Program. Our units provide the hands-on experience, mentorship, and team support new nurses need to build confidence and strong clinical skills.

Schedule Options

• Full-Time – 36 hrs/week
• Part-Time – 24 hrs/week

Shift Options

• Days: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Nights: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM

Position Details

The RN Residency Program is an 8–16 week program designed to help 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.

Medical-Surgical Specialty Units

• 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

Additional Incentives

• Up to $5,000 Sign-On Bonus for New Graduate RNs
• Up to $10,000 for Experienced Nurses (1+ year)
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans (for team members working 32+ hours per pay period)