Job Description

Mercy South - Med/Surg Residency

Graduate Nurses encouraged to apply!

$5,000 Sign On Bonus for GNs

No contract for sign-on bonus!

Potential Residency Areas:

• • Med/Surg
  • Med Tele
  • Neuro
  • Oncology
  • Ortho
  • General Surgery

Residency Program Details:

Mercy residency program is a year long program consisting of 12 classes, didactic lectures, online modules, simulated learning, presentations, National Patient Safety Goals, and hands-on training with bedside caregivers and nursing leadership. All nursing units have a year long residency that not only prepares you to care for the acutely ill adult but supports nurses as they transition into professional nursing practice.

Incentives and Benefits

• • Up to a $20K Loan Forgiveness paired with Scholar Loan = Up to $30,000 in education assistance for new grad nurses
  • RN to BSN Bridging Program to assist in obtaining your BSN (up to $16,000)
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education 
  • Sign on Bonuses available for select specialties (Up to $20K)
  • Shift Differentials
  • Extra Shifts with Incentive pay
  • Annual Merit increases based on performance 
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible co-workers enrolled in the Dependent Care FSA
  • Paid parental leave for new parents 
  • Day-one comprehensive medical, dental & vision insurance
  • Life Insurance & AD&D
  • Pharmacy Coverage
  • Extended Sick Bank (ESB)
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Future career growth! 

RN Qualifications:

• Required Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• License: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association

LPN Qualifications:

• Education : Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program; Consideration will be given for comparable education experience and successful licensure.
• Licensure : Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining a current LPN license within the hiring state in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all State Board of Nursing requirements
• Experience : Can be new or experienced LPN
• Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

For more information, please reach out to Ashley Absolon at

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

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