Job Description

Overview:

Join Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth!

Ranked #1 Maternal Hospital by Becker's Review!

Now Hiring: Full-Time Night Shift Experienced RNs

(Nurse Residency Program available for New Grads and New-to-Labor RNs)

Who We Are
Mercy's Labor & Birth (L&B) unit is located on the 1st, 6th, and 7th floors of the Children's Tower. We provide exceptional care for mothers and babies--from low-risk, low-intervention deliveries to high-risk antenatal care and delivery.
Our L&B/OB ED/High-Risk units are staffed 24/7 with:

Board-Certified OB Hospitalists

OB Anesthesia

Highly skilled nursing and surgical teams

Full Maternal Fetal Medicine coverage

Nurse-to-patient ratios:

Typical:

1:2

High-risk:

1:1

based on acuity

Nurse Residency Program:

For new grads and nurses new to Labor & Birth, we offer a dynamic residency program featuring:Immersive simulation-based training Classroom lectures led by experienced educators Structured hands-on preceptorship
Build confidence, critical skills, and a strong foundation for your nursing career in a supportive environment!

Qualifications:

Experience:

Minimum 1 year Labor & Birth RN experience

Education:

Nursing degree from an accredited school

License:

Current RN license in hiring state or compact license

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (AHA)

Certifications:

NRP & ACLS required Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate training provided National certifications (RNC-OB, C-EFM) encouraged

Why Mercy? We Offer Great Incentives:

Day-One Benefits:

Health, Dental, Vision

Shift Differentials:

Days, Nights, Weekends

RN-to-BSN Bridge Program:

Up to $16,000

Tuition Reimbursement:

Up to $2,000 annually

Mercy Shifts:

Extra shift incentives

Stay Pay Program:

Up to $8/hr at milestone anniversaries

Free Parking!

Benefits That Matter:

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage starting Day 1, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds for eligible co-workers (32+ hours per pay period).

Be Part of Something Bigger

At Mercy, we bring healing through compassionate care. You'll have the support of a collaborative team, access to advanced technology, and opportunities to pioneer innovative care models.

What Makes You a Great Fit?

Compassion and professionalism Positive outlook and advocacy for patients Willingness to collaborate and go the extra mile

Ready to make a difference? Apply today and join the #1 Maternal Hospital in St. Louis!

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Keywords:

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