RN Labor and Delivery New Grad Full-time
Mercy

Labor & Delivery RN | New Graduate Opportunity: Jan/Feb 2027

Mercy Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US

Find your calling at Mercy!

New Graduate RN - Labor & Birth
Mercy Hospital St. Louis | Full-Time Nights
January & February Residency Cohorts Available
Deliver More Than Care. Deliver New Beginnings.

Imagine starting your nursing career in the largest birthing center in the St. Louis region, where every shift offers the opportunity to support families through one of the most meaningful moments of their lives.

At Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth, you'll join a nationally respected team and receive the support you need to build confidence, sharpen your clinical skills, and launch a rewarding career in women's and infant health.

✨ New Graduate Nurses Welcome!
Our renowned 16-week Labor & Birth Nurse Residency Program is designed to help you transition successfully from student nurse to professional RN through immersive learning, mentorship, and hands-on clinical experience.

Position Details:

Why Choose Labor & Birth Nursing?

Labor & Birth is unlike any other specialty. It combines advanced clinical expertise with unforgettable moments that leave a lasting impact.

❤️ Be Part of Life-Changing Moments Support patients and families during one of the most important days of their lives.

🩺 Develop Advanced Clinical Skills Build expertise in patient assessment, critical thinking, fetal monitoring, emergency response, and patient advocacy.

🤝 Collaborate with Exceptional Teams Work alongside obstetricians, midwives, anesthesiologists, NICU specialists, and surgical teams in a highly collaborative environment.

⚡ Every Day Is Different No two births, patients, or shifts are ever the same, creating a dynamic and engaging career.

📚 Grow Continuously Labor & Birth offers endless opportunities to learn, develop specialized skills, and advance your nursing career.

Is Labor & Birth Right for You?

You'll thrive in this role if you:

✔ Enjoy fast-paced, ever-changing environments

✔ Love critical thinking and problem-solving

✔ Are comfortable making clinical decisions and working independently

✔ Value teamwork and communication

✔ Embrace learning and personal growth

✔ Are passionate about caring for patients and families during significant life events

What You'll Do

As a Labor & Birth RN at Mercy, you'll:

  • Deliver compassionate, evidence-based patient care
  • Develop and manage individualized patient care plans
  • Assess, monitor, and respond to changing patient conditions
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams
  • Conduct bedside handoffs and patient safety reporting
  • Educate patients and families throughout their care journey
  • Utilize diagnostic, laboratory, and fetal monitoring data
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives
  • Support professional growth through ongoing education and certifications
  • Serve as a patient advocate while promoting exceptional outcomes

Qualifications

Required

  • Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
  • Current RN License or eligibility for licensure in the state of Missouri
  • BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)

Additional Certifications May Include

  • ACLS
  • NRP
  • S.T.A.B.L.E.
  • C-EFM
  • PALS
  • Other unit-specific certifications as required

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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