Peds/PICU Residency: Jan 2027
Apply NowLocation: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas
Department: PICU/PEDS
Schedule: Full-time | Nights
Do you have a heart for children and a passion for delivering exceptional care? Our 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.Position Details:? Why Choose Mercy?
We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success with:
? Specialized Residency Training Program – Unit-specific and designed to set you up for success
? Shift Differential Pay – Earn more for evenings, nights, and weekends
? Benefits Start Day One – Health, dental, vision, and more
? RN > BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000 in tuition assistance
? RN Loan Forgiveness Program – Up to $20,000 to help pay off student loans: $5,000/year for 4.5 years,Must be a recent graduate (within 12 months of hire)
? What We’re Looking For:
- Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
- Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience preferred
- License: Eligible to earn RN licnese in MO or compact state within 90 days of graduation
- Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association
?⚕️ Your Role:
As a PICU/Peds Nurse, you will:
- Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
- Evaluate and support the care provided by others
- Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
- Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
- Must love working with children of all ages and acuity levels
? Ready to Make a Difference?
If you're a caring, motivated nurse who thrives in a pediatric setting, we’d love to meet you.
Apply today and become part of a team that’s changing lives—
one child at a time.
At Mercy Hospital, we’re called to serve people when they need it most.
Our nurses are essential to that mission, and every unit plays a vital role in the care we provide. To ensure we’re always ready to meet patient needs, our RNs may occasionally float to other units when census levels or patient care demands require it.
We understand the passion nurses bring to their chosen specialties—and we value that deeply. When caring calls, we answer- together. Whether you are working on your home unit or supporting another team, you’ll be surrounded by trusted colleagues, strong leadership, and the Mercy spirit of compassion.
This approach helps new and experienced nurses grow while ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care across all units. While floating, you will always receive the support and resources needed to feel confident and prepared.
When caring calls, we go.
Please note: After residency, this is a Night Shift for at least 3 years.
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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