Registered Nurse; RN​/GN) Career Path Program - Med​/Surg to Specialty - Nights - St. Louis

Start your nursing career (or your next chapter) with confidence! Mercy St. Louis’ RN Career Path Program helps new and experienced RNs build strong clinical foundations in our Med/Surg service line and then transition into a specialty unit with support, mentorship, and a clear timeline.

Step 1:
Start in Med/Surg (12–18 months)

• Observation Telemetry
• General Med/Surg
• Neuroscience
• Neurosurgical
• Oncology
• Orthopedics
• Trauma Surgical

Step 2:
Transition to a specialty unit (based on readiness, openings, and fit), such as:

• Pediatrics / PICU
• Med/Surg ICU
• Trauma/Neuro ICU
• CVICU
• Emergency Department
• Burn ICU
• Float Pool

What you’ll get...

• Structured onboarding + ongoing clinical development
• Mentorship and unit support while you build confidence
• A clear pathway into specialty practice

Why Mercy St. Louis?

• Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT sign-on incentive for RNs
• Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one
• 401(k) with employer match starting day one
• Shift differentials: days, nights, weekends
• Stay Pay Program: +$2/hr at 2, 5, 10 & 20 years (up to $8/hr)
• Education Support: RN → BSN (up to $16,000) | Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• PTO begins accruing immediately (including a volunteer day)

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  Nursing degree from an accredited school
• License:
  Active RN license in Missouri (or compact, if applicable)
• Certifications:
  
  Current BLS (AHA)

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.