New Grad RN Residency | Mercy South

New Grad RN Residency

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

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.

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period

Why Mercy?

At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.