Peds/PICU Nurse Residency: Jan 2027

Find your calling at Mercy!\n

Location: Mercy Kids Hospital | Ballas\n
\nDepartment: PICU/PEDS\n
\nSchedule: Full-time | Nights\n
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\nDo 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.\n

Position Details:\n

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💙 Why Choose Mercy?

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We’re committed to supporting your growth, well-being, and success with:

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🩺 Specialized Residency Training Program – Unit-specific and designed to set you up for success

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🌙 Shift Differential Pay – Earn more for evenings, nights, and weekends

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🎉 Benefits Start Day One – Health, dental, vision, and more

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🎓 RN > BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000 in tuition assistance

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💸 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)

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🧠 What We’re Looking For:

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• Education: Nursing degree from an accredited school (BSN preferred)
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• Experience: PICU/PEDS RN experience preferred
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• License: Eligible to earn RN licnese in MO or compact state within 90 days of graduation
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• Certifications: BLS (Basic Life Support) through the American Heart Association
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👩‍&95;️ Your Role:

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As a PICU/Peds Nurse, you will:

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• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care using the nursing process
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• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
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• Evaluate and support the care provided by others
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• Uphold patient rights and confidentiality
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• Embrace Mercy’s mission, values, and service standards
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• Must love working with children of all ages and acuity levels
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💫 Ready to Make a Difference?

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If you're a caring, motivated nurse who thrives in a pediatric setting, we’d love to meet you.

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Apply today and become part of a team that’s changing lives—

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one child at a time.

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Why Mercy?\n

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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.

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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.