Rn Residency Labor Delivery Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Find your calling at Mercy!

Now Hiring New Graduate & Experienced RNs

Full-Time Nights (after 16-week residency)

Deliver More Than Babies. Deliver Exceptional Care.

There's a reason Mercy St. Louis is known for its Labor & Birth program.

From uncomplicated deliveries to complex high-risk maternal care, our nurses care for patients across the full continuum of obstetrical services while working alongside some of the region's most respected specialists. If you're looking for a place to grow your skills, build confidence, and make a meaningful impact every shift, Mercy St. Louis Labor & Birth is the place for you.

Recognized as Becker's Review #1 Maternal Hospital

Position Details:

RN Residency Program

Whether you're a new graduate or transitioning into Women's Services, our comprehensive residency program provides the support you need to succeed.

Your Residency Experience Includes:

• Simulation-Based Training
• Classroom Education with Clinical Experts
• Hands-On Clinical Orientation
• Dedicated Unit Preceptors
• Evidence-Based Practice Development
• Ongoing Skills Validation
• Clinical Confidence Building

And once residency is complete...

You'll Be Paired with a Mentor

At Mercy, we don't just train nurses. We invest in careers.

Every new RN is matched with an experienced mentor who is committed to helping you achieve your professional goals, grow your clinical expertise, and build a long-term career in Labor & Birth.

What You'll Do

As a Labor & Birth RN, you'll utilize the nursing process to provide exceptional care for mothers, infants, and families through every stage of the childbirth experience.

Clinical Excellence

• Develop and implement individualized plans of care
• Monitor and manage laboring and high-risk patients
• Recognize and respond to emergent situations
• Utilize evidence-based practice to guide patient care
• Advocate for mothers, babies, and families
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams

Critical Thinking & Leadership

• Manage complex patient assignments
• Independently evaluate changing patient conditions
• Lead and respond effectively during emergencies
• Serve as a clinical resource for peers
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives

Patient & Family Education

• Provide individualized education based on patient needs
• Support families throughout labor, delivery, and postpartum care
• Promote positive outcomes through effective teaching and communication

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (expected)
• Current RN License (or Compact License)
• BLS Certification (AHA)

Additional Certifications

• NRP Required
• ACLS Required
• Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate Training Provided for Labor RNs

Preferred

• Passion for Women's Services
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Commitment to teamwork and compassionate care

Incredible Benefits Starting Day One

Financial & Career Growth

Shift Differential Pay

Weekend Differential Opportunities

Mercy Shifts Bonus Incentives

Stay Pay Program - Earn Up to $8/Hour at Service Milestones

RN-to-BSN Bridge Program Assistance Up to $16,000

Tuition Reimbursement Up to $2,000 Annually

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Day One

PTO

Employer-Matched Retirement Program

Free Parking

Advancement Opportunities Throughout Mercy

A Culture of Support

At Mercy, we know great nurses thrive when they're supported.

Our nurses may occasionally float to other areas based on patient care needs and census demands. When that happens, you'll never be asked to do it alone. You'll be supported by experienced leaders, collaborative teammates, and the Mercy culture that puts both patients and caregivers first.

When caring calls, we go. Together.

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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