Registered Nurse; RN - Med​/Surg Career Pathway ( Hospital South

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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.

• 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
• Career advancement opportunities

• $10,000 Scholar Loan Program (LPN to RN)
• $20,000 RN Loan Forgiveness
• $16,000 RN to BSN Assistance

Registered Nurse (RN) – Med/Surg Career Pathway to Specialty Practice

Mercy Hospital South – 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, MO 63128

Full‑Time & Part‑Time | Days & Nights

Mercy Hospital South’s Med/Surg Career Path – RN Pathway to Specialty Practice is designed for both new graduate nurses and experienced RNs who want a strong foundation before transitioning into a specialty area. This program offers hands‑on learning, structured support, and clear career progression.

Below is an overview of our Med/Surg and Medical Telemetry units that participate in the Career Path Program. Each unit provides a unique clinical experience to help build your skill set and confidence.

• Inpatient Med Surg
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  Care for a broad mix of adult patients with diagnoses such as small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia.
• Neurology – 8E
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  Supports patients experiencing strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds. Excellent environment for developing strong neuro assessment skills.
• Orthopedics
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  Specializes in elective knee and hip replacements, spine procedures (neck and back), and foot/ankle surgeries. Strong focus on mobility, pain management, and postoperative care.
• Med Surg – 5E
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  Typical diagnoses include small bowel obstructions, respiratory infections, cellulitis, diverticulitis, and pneumonia.
• Med Surg – 5W
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  Clinical profile similar to 5E, with common diagnoses such as bowel obstructions, respiratory illnesses, and cellulitis.
• General Surgery – 3W
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  Cares for surgical patients ranging from simple appendectomies to complex colon resections with colostomy placement. This unit also specializes in bariatric surgery.
• Medical Telemetry – 7E & 7W
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  Care for patients with cellulitis, pneumonia, UTIs, chest pain, GI issues, COPD exacerbations, and medically stable COVID. Continuous telemetry monitoring helps refine cardiac and rhythm‑interpretation skills.
• Oncology – 8W
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  Serves patients undergoing chemotherapy, cancer treatment, end‑of‑life care, and general medical patients. Also supports neuro‑medical overflow as needed.

• 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

• Up to $10,000 NO CONTRACT Sign‑On Incentive for experienced RNs
• Up to $2,000 NO CONTRACT Sign‑On Incentive for LPNs
• Shift differentials for days, nights, and weekends
• Stay Pay Program:
  Earn up to $8/hr added at milestone anniversaries

• Medical, dental & vision coverage
• 401(k) with employer match
• PTO begins accruing immediately (including a paid volunteer day)

LPN → RN Bridge Program

RN → BSN Support (up to $16,000)

Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually

Mentorship, precepting, and continuing education support

• Education:
  
  Nursing degree from an accredited program
• License:
  Active RN license (Missouri or compact)
• Certifications:
  
  BLS (American Heart Association)

Grow Your Career with Mercy – Join a compassionate team where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your future is full of opportunity. At Mercy, you don’t just start a job — you build a career.

Apply today to begin your Med/Surg Career Path at Mercy Hospital South!