Labor and Birth RN Residency: June 2026

Find your calling at Mercy!

Join Mercy St. Louis Labor & Birth Team! #1 Maternal Hospital - Becker's Review Now Hiring:
Full-Time Night Shift RNs Last chance for January 2026 Residents!

Located on the 1st, 6th, and 7th floors of the Children's Tower, our Labor & Birth team provides exceptional care for mothers and babies—from low-risk deliveries to high-risk antenatal care. Our Labor and Birth nurses work with all levels of acuity and learn valuable nursing techniques.

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)

Nurse Residency Program for New Grads

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!

• 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!

• 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.

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) encouraged

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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