Labor and Birth RN: Mercy St. Louis Residency

Find your calling at Mercy!

From low-risk deliveries to high-risk antenatal care—gain hands-on experience with all levels of acuity and advance your career on our Labor & Birth team at Mercy St. Louis

Join Mercy St. Louis Labor & Birth Team!
#1 Maternal Hospital – Becker’s Review

Now Hiring: New Grads and experienced RNs for *September* residency

Shift: Full-time/Nights

Our units include L&B, OB ED, and High-Risk areas, staffed 24/7 with:
Board-Certified OB Hospitalists
OB Anesthesia
Maternal Fetal Medicine specialists
Highly skilled nursing and surgical teams
Structured Mentor program

Nurse-to-patient ratios:
Labor & Birth: 1:2
High Risk: 1:1 (based on acuity)

A dynamic program combining:
Simulation-based training
Classroom lectures by clinical educators
Hands-on preceptorship on the unit
Gain confidence, critical skills, and a strong foundation for your nursing career in a supportive environment! After the residency is completed, all new RN's are paired with a Mentor-we want to help you reach your potential!

Position Details:

Qualifications:

Experience: 1+ year Labor & Birth RN experience (or new grad for residency)
Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school
License: Current RN license in hiring state or compact license
Certifications: BLS (AHA), NRP, ACLS (Labor RNs will receive Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate training)
National certifications (RNC-OB, C-EFM) are encouraged

We Offer Great Incentives:

Day-One Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision
Shift Differential Pay: Days, Nights, Weekends
RN-to-BSN Bridge Program: Up to $16,000
Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $2,000 annually
Mercy Shifts Incentives: Extra shift bonuses
Stay Pay Program: Up to $8/hr at milestone anniversaries
Free Parking!

Additional Benefits:

PTO, employer-matched retirement funds
Comprehensive health coverage starting Day 1
Opportunities for growth and advancement

At Mercy, we bring healing through compassionate care.

Join a team that supports you every step of the way, embraces innovation, and transforms the healthcare experience for our community.

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and be part of something extraordinary!

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At Mercy Hospital, we’re called to serve people when they need it most.

Our nurses are essential to that mission, and every unit plays a vital role in the care we provide. To ensure we’re always ready to meet patient needs, our RNs may occasionally float to other units when census levels or patient care demands require it.

We understand the passion nurses bring to their chosen specialties—and we value that deeply. When caring calls, we answer- together. Whether you are working on your home unit or supporting another team, you’ll be surrounded by trusted colleagues, strong leadership, and the Mercy spirit of compassion.

This approach helps new and experienced nurses grow while ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care across all units. While floating, you will always receive the support and resources needed to feel confident and prepared.

When caring calls, we go.

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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