Labor and Birth RN Residency: Mercy STL

About the Role

Mercy St. Louis Labor & Birth is seeking New Graduate and Experienced RNs for full-time night shifts, following a 16-week residency. Our program serves patients across the full continuum of obstetrical services, from uncomplicated deliveries to complex high-risk maternal care, alongside some of the region's most respected specialists. Recognized as Becker's Review #1 Maternal Hospital.

RN Residency Program

Comprehensive residency program for new graduates or those transitioning into Women's Services includes:

• Simulation-Based Training
• Classroom Education with Clinical Experts
• Hands-On Clinical Orientation
• Dedicated Unit Preceptors
• Evidence-Based Practice Development
• Ongoing Skills Validation
• Clinical Confidence Building

Upon completion, every new RN is matched with an experienced mentor committed to helping you achieve professional goals, grow clinical expertise, and build a long-term career in Labor & Birth.

Responsibilities

Utilize the nursing process to provide exceptional care for mothers, infants, and families through every stage of the childbirth experience.

Clinical Excellence

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Monitor and manage laboring and high-risk patients
• Recognize and respond to emergent situations
• Utilize evidence-based practice to guide patient care
• Advocate for mothers, babies, and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Critical Thinking & Leadership

• Manage complex patient assignments
• Independently evaluate changing patient conditions
• Lead and respond effectively during emergencies
• Serve as a clinical resource for peers
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Patient & Family Education

• Provide individualized education based on patient needs
• Support families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum care
• Promote positive outcomes through effective teaching and communication

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (expected)
• Current RN License (or Compact License)
• BLS Certification (AHA)
• NRP Required
• ACLS Required
• Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate Training Provided for Labor RNs

Qualifications

• Passion for Women's Services
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Commitment to teamwork and compassionate care

Benefits

Financial & Career Growth

• Shift Differential Pay
• Weekend Differential Opportunities
• Mercy Shifts Bonus Incentives
• Stay Pay Program - Earn Up to $8/Hour at Service Milestones
• RN-to-BSN Bridge Program Assistance
• Up to $16,000 Tuition Reimbursement
• Up to $2,000 Annually

Additional Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Day One
• PTO
• Employer-Matched Retirement Program
• Free Parking
• Advancement Opportunities Throughout Mercy

Schedule

Full-time night shifts after 16-week residency.

A Culture of Support

Our nurses may occasionally float to other areas based on patient care needs and census demands. When that happens, you'll never be asked to do it alone. You'll be supported by experienced leaders, collaborative teammates, and the Mercy culture that puts both patients and caregivers first.