Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse
Mercy Hospital Saint Louis
Saint Louis, MO

Med/Surg RN Pathway to Specialty Care (Mercy South)

Find your calling at Mercy!

At Mercy, healthcare is more than a job, it’s a calling. Join a team built on compassion, excellence, and support. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll make a difference every day while growing professionally.
Enjoy day-one benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; generous PTO (up to 24 days your first year, growing to 34 with tenure and rollover up to 440 hours); paid parental leave; 401(k) with employer match; tuition reimbursement up to $2,000/year; $100/month Dependent Care FSA contribution; paid volunteer time; free parking; and career advancement opportunities.
Education & Loan Assistance:
• $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN)
• $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
• $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance

Position Details:

Med/Surg Career Path - RN Pathway to Specialty Practice

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Schedule: Full-Time & Part-Time | Day-Shift & Night-Shift

Start your nursing career with confidence!
Our Nursing Career Path Program helps new and experienced RNs build strong clinical foundations in the Med/Surg service line before transitioning into a specialty unit of your choice. This structured pathway provides hands-on learning, mentorship, and professional growth at every step.

Career Path Program Opportunities

Start in Med/Surg Service Line dept:

• Neurology

• Orthopedics

• Medical Telemetry 7 East

• Medical Telemetry 7 West

• General Surgery 3 West

• Inpatient Med Surg

• Med Surg 5 West

• Med Surg 5 East

• Oncology

Eligible to Transfer to a Specialty dept. in 12–18 Months:

• Labor & Delivery

• Surgical ICU

• Neuro Stepdown

• Surgical Stepdown

• Med Surg Stepdown

• Cardiac Telemetry

• Cardiac Medical ICU (CMICU)

• Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CPCU) 

• Emergency Department

• Behavioral Health

• Float Pool

Why Choose Mercy South?

Mercy South is where nurses build meaningful careers in a community-focused environment — supported, known, and empowered to grow!

​➤ Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for experienced RNs!

➤ Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign-on Incentive for LPNS!

• Health, dental & vision benefits starting day one

• 401(k) with employer match starting day one

• Shift differentials: days, nights, weekends

• Stay Pay Program: Earn an additional $2/hr. at your 2, 5, 10 & 20-year anniversaries (up to $8/hr.)

• Education Support:

LPN → RN Bridge Program

RN → BSN Program (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 the state

Certifications: Current BLS (American Heart Association)

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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