Registered Nurse (RN/GN) Career Path Program - Med/Surg to Specialty - Days or Nights - Mercy St. Louis

Find your calling at Mercy!

Position Details:

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.

How the pathway works...

Step 1: Start in Med/Surg (12–18 months) in one of these units:

• 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)
• Why Mercy?
• 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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