St Louis RN Residency - Operating Room

Find your calling at Mercy! Join Mercy St. Louis Hospital Main Operating Room RN Residency Program Summer & Fall 2026 Cohorts Mercy St. Louis Hospital is seeking Graduate and Experienced Registered Nurses interested in building a rewarding career in the Main Operating Room through our comprehensive OR Nurse Residency Program .Who We Are The Main Operating Room at Mercy St. Louis Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center , delivering high-quality surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.
27 Operating Rooms Seven specialty teams , including:
General Surgery Gynecologic Surgery Urologic Surgery Robotic Surgery Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT)
Orthopedic Surgery Neurosurgery Four state-of-the‑art surgical robots

We are committed to developing confident, well‑rounded OR nurses through comprehensive training across all service lines , including instruction in both circulating and scrub roles .Operating Room Nurse Residency Program Designed for nurses without prior Operating Room experience, our residency program supports success through multiple learning modalities:
Classroom didactics

Online learning modules

Hands‑on clinical practice

Program Structure:
Residency length: 5 months Mentorship: 1 additional month Following residency, nurses transition into a specialty mentorship , receiving focused training in their assigned service line.

Residency hours, Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm Proposed Schedule (Days)- 30-minute call time requirement Three 12-hour shifts Four 10‑hour shifts Five 8‑hour shifts At Mercy, we believe careers should align not only with your skills, but also with your heart. We support individuality, purpose, and professional growth—and we’re proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Required

Education:

Nursing degree from an accredited school

License:

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri

Certifications:

BLS required

We Offer Great Benefits

Eligible coworkers (including those working 32 hours or more per pay period) enjoy an extensive benefits package, starting day one , including:

• Financial & Career Support
• RN Loan Forgiveness Program
• Up to $370/month toward student loan payments $20,000 lifetime capMust start with Mercy within 12 months of graduation
• ASN to BSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000
  
  BSN to MSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000
  
  Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000 annually
  
  Annual merit increases based on performance
  
  Competitive salary
  
  Future career growth opportunities
  
  Relocation assistance available
  
  Health & Wellness
• Day‑one
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
  Paid parental leave
  
  Generous PTO
  401(k) with employer match $100/month annual contribution to eligible coworkers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA

Questions or Interested in Learning More? Please contact:

Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter

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.