NICU RN Residency: June 2026
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- NICU
- Neonatal Intensive Care
- Nurse Residency
This position is for a full-time NICU Nurse Residency at Mercy St. Louis starting June 2026, designed primarily for new graduate RNs. The 16-week residency provides specialized training and mentorship in a Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, focusing on care for premature and full-term infants. Benefits include shift differential pay, medical coverage, and educational support programs to foster professional growth and excellence in neonatal nursing.
🌟 NICU Nurse Residency Program – Mercy St. Louis
June 2026
New Graduate RNs Welcome!
🕒 Full-Time | 36 Hours/Week | Night Shift
📅 Start Date: June 2026
💼 Benefit Eligible from Day One!
💙 Who We Are:
At Mercy St. Louis, our Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) is a place of healing, innovation, and heart. With an average daily census of 88 babies, we care for a wide range of neonatal conditions in both premature and full-term infants.
Our 16-week Nurse Residency Fellowship is designed to support new graduate RNs as they transition into professional practice. You’ll receive specialized, unit-specific training in a collaborative, family-centered environment where your growth and confidence are our priority.
🎓 What You’ll Gain:
- A comprehensive NICU residency program with hands-on training and mentorship
- Shift differential pay for night shifts
- Day-one benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- RN to BSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000 in support
- RN Loan Forgiveness Program – up to $20,000 over 4.5 years
- Must graduate within 12 months of hire to qualify
✅ What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
- Experience: Patient Care Tech experience preferred
- License: Current RN license in Missouri or compact state, or eligible to obtain within 90 days of graduation
- Certifications: BLS through the American Heart Association
🌈 Why Mercy?
At Mercy, we’re more than a hospital—we’re a community. You’ll be supported by a team that believes in compassion, innovation, and excellence. We’re committed to helping you grow your career while making a real difference in the lives of our tiniest patients.
📩 Questions? Reach out to Lauren Trimmer at Lauren.Trimmer@Mercy.net
🩺 Apply now and start your NICU journey with Mercy.
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Mercy College is a private, not-for-profit institution offering more than 90 challenging degree programs to undergraduate and graduate students within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. The main campus is located in Dobbs Ferry, NY with additional locations in Manhattan, the Bronx and Yorktown Heights. Challenging opportunities include the prestigious Honors Program - one of the first in New York State; its nationally-recognized, revolutionary PACT program - the first such endeavor in the country to pair students with professionally trained mentors; and competitive Division II athletics. The College is proud to be one of the most affordable private institutions in the country, committed to preparing an increasing number of students for rewarding, in-demand careers. It is listed as one of the "Colleges of Distinction" for "engaged, great students, vibrant, successful communities, and outstanding communities". Mercy College has been named among several of the nation's best faculty and students by the National Academic Honor Roll, including the President of the Mercy College's

