Registered Nurse, RN, FT, Day
The Neurology RN provides direct patient care using the nursing process while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is hiring for its own floors, with no agency in between.
- Eligibility
- Sign-on bonus
Posted Oct 15 · New grads welcomed
- Shift and hours
- 12-hour shift · Day shift Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM - 7:00PM36 hours a week
- Unit and setting
- Neurology 8 East · Hospital Neurology 8 East cares for patients with conditions such as strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds.Patients with strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds
- License
- RN license Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact stateActive RN license in Missouri or compact state
- Term
- Permanent Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/weekFull-time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed New Grads and Experienced Nurses Welcome!
- License
- Active RN license in Missouri or compact state Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state Check your license
- Certification
- BLS through the American Heart Association, within 30 days of hireAfter hire · within 30 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (or within 30 days of hire)
- Education
- Graduate of accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN) Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN)
Preferred
- Certification
- Specialty certifications
- Education
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Also asks
- Prior hospital or acute-care nursing experience
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
- Tuition assistance
- Offered
- Bonus
- Up to $20,000 sign-on bonus Experienced Nurses: Up to $20,000Experienced nurses
- Bonus
- Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $10,000New graduate nurses (less than 1 year of experience)
- Eligibility
- Benefits from day one From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits
Benefits
- BenefitsMedical coverageincluding medical, dental, and vision coverage
- BenefitsDental coverage
- BenefitsVision coverage
- BenefitsPaid time offpaid time off
- BenefitsTuition supporttuition support
- BenefitsMatched retirement plan for team members working 32+ hours per pay periodmatched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
More benefits (2)
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
The role and schedule
- Day to day
- Uses the nursing process to provide patient care Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
- Day to day
- Maintains professional accountability for care of assigned patients Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients.
- Day to day
- Evaluates the effectiveness of care given by other direct caregivers Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
- Day to day
- Coordinates patient care with other departments Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments.
- Day to day
- Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
- Day to day
- Ongoing patient assessments, care coordination, documentation, and patient-centered care Responsibilities include ongoing patient assessments, care coordination, documentation, and delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
- Details
- Mercy Hospital South, 10010 Kennerly Rd Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range, differentials, and sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
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Find your calling at Mercy!
Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Position Details
Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical 8 East, FT, Day
New Grads and Experienced Nurses Welcome!
Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128
Schedule
Full-Time | 36 hours/week
Shift: Day Shift | 7:00 AM - 7:00PM
Sign-On Bonus
Experienced Nurses: Up to $20,000 New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience): Up to $10,000
About The Unit
Neurology 8 East cares for patients with conditions such as strokes, seizures, brain tumors, and brain bleeds. Nurses gain valuable experience with complex neuro assessments, safety‑focused care, and close collaboration with neurology providers and therapy teams.
About The Role
The Neurology RN provides direct patient care using the nursing process while collaborating closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include ongoing patient assessments, care coordination, documentation, and delivering compassionate, patient‑centered care consistent with Mercy’s mission and values.
This role is ideal for nurses who enjoy clinical complexity, teamwork, and continuous skill development.
Required Qualifications
Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN) Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Missouri or compact state Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (or within 30 days of hire)
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Prior hospital or acute‑care nursing experience
- Specialty certifications
New graduate nurses are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift and assist up to 50 pounds
- Prolonged standing and walking
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, squat, and assist patients safely
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.
What's around it?
St. Louis, MO
Living costs about 9% below the US average