Peds​/PICU Nurse Residency

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.

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)

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

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

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
.

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.