Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency

The Support You Need. The Confidence You Want. The Career You Deserve.

Starting your nursing career can feel overwhelming, but at Mercy, you're never expected to figure it out alone.

Our nationally respected 16-Week Labor & Birth Nurse Residency Program is designed specifically for new graduate nurses transitioning from nursing school to professional practice. From day one, you'll be surrounded by experienced nurses, educators, preceptors, and mentors who are invested in your success and committed to helping you grow into a confident Labor & Birth nurse.

• 16 weeks of personalized orientation and training
• Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators
• Hands-on simulation experiences
• Evidence-based Labor & Birth education
• One‑on‑one preceptor support
• Gradual progression into independent practice
• Ongoing feedback, coaching, and encouragement
• A supportive learning environment where questions are welcomed

You don't need Labor & Birth experience to get started.

You need compassion, curiosity, resilience, and a desire to learn.

We'll provide the training, guidance, and support to help you build the rest, from your first shift through residency and beyond. At Mercy, you'll always have a team in your corner as you develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to thrive in one of nursing's most rewarding specialties.

Many hospitals stop supporting nurses once orientation is over.

Mercy doesn't.

After residency, you'll continue to receive:

• Ongoing mentorship
• Clinical coaching
• Career development opportunities
• Continuing education
• Support from experienced Labor & Birth nurses
• Leadership invested in your growth

Our goal isn't simply to help you survive your first year.

Our goal is to help you build a career you'll be proud of.

Every nurse remembers their first patient.

In Labor & Birth, you'll remember hundreds of first moments:

• First cries
• First breaths
• First introductions
• First family photos
• First moments of hope

As part of the largest birthing center in the St. Louis region, you'll care for patients during one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives while developing highly specialized nursing skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Work alongside:

• Expert Labor & Birth Nurses
• Obstetricians
• Certified Nurse Midwives
• Anesthesiologists
• NICU Specialists
• Surgical Teams
• Clinical Educators

You’ll be surrounded by professionals who love teaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of nurses.

As a Labor & Birth RN, you’ll develop expertise in:

• Maternal & newborn care
• Fetal monitoring
• Emergency response and critical thinking
• Patient advocacy
• Communication and teamwork
• Clinical decision‑making
• Family‑centered care

These skills create a strong nursing foundation and open doors for future professional growth.

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• Want a specialty where every day is meaningful
• Enjoy building relationships with patients and families
• Stay calm under pressure
• Love learning and developing new skills
• Value teamwork and collaboration
• Want a career that combines compassion with clinical excellence
• Are passionate about caring for women, babies, and families

As a Labor & Birth RN, you’ll:

• Provide compassionate, patient‑centered nursing care
• Monitor maternal and fetal well‑being
• Partner with multidisciplinary care teams
• Educate and support patients and families
• Respond to changing patient conditions
• Develop individualized care plans
• Advocate for positive patient outcomes
• Continue…