Peds/PICU Nurse Residency: Jan 2027

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Mercy Hospital St Louis Until 9/15/2026 0+ years exp First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Location: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas
Department: PICU/PEDS
Schedule: Full-time | Nights

Do you have a heart for children and a passion for delivering exceptional care? Our Nurse Residency Fellowship is designed to support new graduate RNs as they transition into professional practice. You’ll receive specialized, unit-specific training in a collaborative, family-centered environment where your growth and confidence are our priority.

Position Details:

💙 Why Choose Mercy?

We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success with:

🩺 Specialized Residency Training Program – Unit-specific and designed to set you up for success

🌙 Shift Differential Pay – Earn more for evenings, nights, and weekends

🎉 Benefits Start Day One – Health, dental, vision, and more

🎓 RN > BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000 in tuition assistance

💸 RN Loan Forgiveness Program – Up to $20,000 to help pay off student loans: $5,000/year for 4.5 years,Must be a recent graduate (within 12 months of hire)

🧠 What We’re Looking For:

  • Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
  • Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience preferred
  • License: Eligible to earn RN licnese in MO or compact state within 90 days of graduation
  • Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association

👩‍⚕️ Your Role:

As a PICU/Peds Nurse, you will:

  • Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
  • Evaluate and support the care provided by others
  • Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
  • Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
  • Must love working with children of all ages and acuity levels

💫 Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're a caring, motivated nurse who thrives in a pediatric setting, we’d love to meet you.

Apply today and become part of a team that’s changing lives—

one child at a time.

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.

About this role

Summary

Support and train new graduate nurses in pediatric critical care

Job title

Peds/PICU Nurse Residency: Jan 2027

Experience level

entry level

Minimum experience

0+ years exp

Industry

healthcare

Location requirements

Mercy Hospital in Missouri; remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nursing degreelicense in MO or compactBLS

Preferred skills

pediatric experienceBSN

Specializations

pediatricscritical carenursing
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

St. Louis, MO, USA

On-site City