RN New Grad NICU Full-time
Mercy

Mercy NICU June 2027 RN Residency

Mercy Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US

Find your calling at Mercy!

🌟 Why Choose Our NICU Residency?

-Comprehensive 16-Week Residency Program
-Specialized neonatal education and hands-on training
-Dedicated classroom and clinical learning experiences
-Progressive skill development with expert guidance
-Exposure to advanced neonatal therapies and technologies
-Personalized Mentorship Beyond Residency
-Your support doesn't end after orientation.

Following residency, you'll continue working alongside experienced NICU nurses who are committed to helping you grow professionally and clinically as you transition into independent practice.

As a Level IV NICU nurse, you'll care for:
-Extremely premature infants
-Surgical neonates
-Babies requiring advanced respiratory support
-Complex congenital and genetic conditions
-Critically ill newborns requiring the highest level of neonatal care

A Team That Invests in You
You'll collaborate with:
Neonatologists
Neonatal Nurse Practitioners
Respiratory Therapists
Pharmacists
Lactation Consultants
Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapists
Experienced NICU Nurses dedicated to your success

Position Details:

💜 What Makes NICU Nursing Special?

Witness Extraordinary Outcomes

Watch a tiny infant grow stronger day by day and eventually go home with their family.

These are the moments that make NICU nursing unlike any other specialty.


Build Meaningful Connections

NICU nurses often care for patients and families for weeks or months, creating relationships that leave a lasting impact on everyone involved.


Challenge Your Critical Thinking

NICU nursing is perfect for those who enjoy:

  • Advanced clinical assessment
  • Neonatal ventilator management
  • Complex medication calculations
  • Rapid response in emergencies
  • Evidence-based practice
  • Lifelong learning

Become Part of a Truly Supportive Team

Success in the NICU is built on teamwork. Our culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning so you never feel alone as you develop your expertise.


🎓 What You'll Gain

✅ 16-week structured NICU Residency Program

✅ Dedicated preceptor and mentorship support

✅ Ongoing development after residency completion

✅ Experience in a Level IV NICU

✅ Day-one medical, dental, and vision benefits

✅ Night shift differential opportunities

✅ RN to BSN Bridge Program support (up to $16,000)

✅ RN Loan Forgiveness Program (up to $20,000 over 4.5 years)


Qualifications

  • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred)
  • New graduate RN or graduating within 12 months
  • Current Missouri RN license, compact RN license, or eligible for licensure within 90 days of graduation
  • BLS certification through the American Heart Association
  • Previous healthcare or patient care experience preferred



🩺 Before You Apply: An Honest Look at NICU Nursing

NICU nursing is incredibly rewarding, but it's important to understand the reality of the specialty.

You'll experience:

  • Life-saving interventions
  • Complex critical care situations
  • Long-term patient relationships
  • Family education and support
  • End-of-life care and difficult conversations
  • Incredible victories and meaningful challenges

Most NICU nurses agree on one thing:

You won't feel like an expert overnight. Learning neonatal critical care takes time, patience, and support. That's exactly why we've built a residency program focused on mentorship, growth, and long-term success.

If you're looking for a career that will challenge your heart and your mind while making a lasting difference in the lives of babies and families, we'd love to meet you.



✨ Begin Your Nursing Career Where Hope Starts and Miracles Grow. Apply to our NICU RN Residency Program today. 👶💜

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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