Mercy STL Operating Room - Earn As You Learn Program (Nursing)

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Position Details:

Operating Room RN Residency & Earn as You Learn Program for Nursing Students at Mercy Hospital STL

What is the Earn as You Learn Program?

• This program was designed for nursing students completing their senior practicum/preceptor hours at Mercy in the Operating Room. The students are given the unique opportunity to become Mercy coworkers (if they are not already employed by Mercy) and be paid a stipend for their senior practicum time while they work alongside a dedicated Mercy Nurse!
• MUST accept an RN residency in the Operating Room to qualify! 
• 6-month contract post-graduation is required. 

Participating Schools Include: Maryville University, Mizzou, Missouri Baptist University, St Louis Community College (all campuses), Chamberlain, Jefferson College, East Central Community College, St Louis University, St Charles Community College, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Mineral Area College, University of Missouri St Louis, Southwestern Illinois College, Lewis and Clark Community College

Who We Are

The Main Operating Room at Mercy St. Louis Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and Burn Center, delivering high-quality surgical care to patients of all ages, including pediatrics.

We are committed to developing confident, well-rounded OR nurses through comprehensive training across all service lines, including instruction in both circulating and scrub roles.

Breakdown of Teams: 

• General Surgery: general, burn, plastics, bariatric, colorectal
• Gyn Service Line: GYN, urology, and robotics
• Specialty Service Line: Ortho and Neuro
• ENT Service Line: ENT, OMF, dental, peds, and ophthalmology

Operating Room Nurse Residency Program

Designed for nurses without prior Operating Room experience, our residency program supports success through multiple learning modalities:

• Classroom didactics
• Online learning modules
• Hands-on clinical practice

Program Structure:

• Residency length: 5 months
• Mentorship: 1 additional month
• Following residency, nurses transition into a specialty mentorship, receiving focused training in their assigned service line.
• Residency hours, Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm
• 30-minute call time requirement

At Mercy, we believe careers should align not only with your skills, but also with your heart. We support individuality, purpose, and professional growth—and we’re proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Nursing degree from an accredited school

License:

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri

Certifications:

• BLS required

We Offer Great Benefits

Eligible coworkers (including those working 32 hours or more per pay period) enjoy an extensive benefits package, starting day one, including:

Financial & Career Support

• RN Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Up to $370/month toward student loan payments
  • $20,000 lifetime cap
  • Must start with Mercy within 12 months of graduation
• ASN to BSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000
• BSN to MSN Bridge Program – up to $16,000
• Tuition Reimbursement – up to $2,000 annually
• Annual merit increases based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Future career growth opportunities
• Relocation assistance available

Health & Wellness

• Day-one medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• $100/month annual contribution to eligible coworkers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA

Questions or Interested in Learning More?

Please contact:
Stephanie Royer, Nurse Recruiter
📧 stephanie.royer@mercy.net

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.