Pediatric and PICU Registered Nurse Residency — June 2027 Cohort, Nights

Job overview

The Pediatric and PICU Registered Nurse Residency — June 2027 Cohort, Nights role is onsite at Mercy Kids Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Compensation is not specified. The residency supports new graduate nurses entering pediatric acute and critical care. Residents receive pediatric-focused orientation, preceptor and mentor support, structured learning, and hands-on experience caring for infants through young adults, including critically ill children. The program develops foundational pediatric nursing skills and exposure to intensive care monitoring and interventions.

What you'll do

• Participate in the pediatric and PICU residency, orientation, and skills development
• provide care to pediatric patients under the program’s clinical supervision
• collaborate with the pediatric care team and support families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse residency

pediatric nursing

picu

st. louis mo

mercy kids hospital

june 2027 cohort

full-time nights

new graduate nurses

preceptor support

pediatric critical care

bls

rn licensure

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision coverage
• night shift differential
• RN-to-BSN bridge program assistance up to $16,000
• RN loan forgiveness up to $20,000 over 4.5 years
• career growth opportunities.

Why this role

June 2027 cohort; new graduate nurses; full-time nights; previous healthcare experience preferred but not required; RN licensure may be obtained within 90 days of graduation.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.