Mercy

Mercy St Louis RN Residency - Operating Room

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview:
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:

Join Mercy St Louis Hospital Operating Room Residency!

Seeking Graduate and Experienced Nurses interested in the Main OR

Winter & Summer 2026 Residency Programs

Who We Are:

The Main Operating Room is a Level 1 Trauma Center and Burn Center, providing surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics. We have 27 Operating Rooms with 7 specialty teams, including general surgery, gynecologic surgery, urologic surgery, robotics, ENT, orthopedic surgery, and neurosurgery.  We have 4 state-of-the-art robots at Mercy. We offer comprehensive training to include all service lines. Our training for nurses includes orientation to both the circulating and scrub roles at Mercy. Our Residency for nurses without Operating Room Experience offers classroom didactics, online modules, and hands-on practice to support all learning styles during orientation. 

Residency program is 5 months with one month mentorship. After residency, RN moves into a mentorship which is specialty training for their new service line.

Proposed Schedule: Three 12s, Four 10s or Five 8s (Days)

We’re a Little Different

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”


Qualifications:

  • Required Education: Nursing Degree from an accredited school
  • License: current RN license in the state of Missouri.
  • Certifications: BLS required.

We Offer Great Benefits:


Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

  • RN Loan Forgiveness Program to aide in paying off your RN student loan debt.
    • Up to $370 per month directly towards loan payments ($20,000 cap).
    • Must start with Mercy within 12-months of graduation
  • ASN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000).
  • BSN to MSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your MSN (up to $16,000
  • Annual Merit increases based on performance  
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education 
  • Health/Dental/Vision available after day one  
  • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA 
  • Paid parental leave for new parents 
  • 401k with employer match  
  • Competitive salary 
  • Future career growth!
  • Relocation Assistance 

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.


At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.


What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?


Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

For information, please reach out to Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter at stephanie.royer@mercy.net 

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.

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