Labor and Delivery Nurse Residency | JanFeb 2027

New Graduate RN - Labor & Birth
Mercy Hospital St. Louis Full-Time Nights

The Support You Need. The Confidence You Want. The Career You Deserve.

Starting your nursing career can feel overwhelming but at Mercy youre never expected to figure it out alone.

Our nationally respected 16-Week Labor & Birth Nurse Residency Program is designed specifically for new graduate nurses transitioning from nursing school to professional practice. From day one youll be surrounded by experienced nurses educators preceptors and mentors who are invested in your success and committed to helping you grow into a confident Labor & Birth nurse.

What Youll Receive:

16 weeks of personalized orientation and training
Dedicated Clinical Nurse Educators
Hands-on simulation experiences
Evidence-based Labor & Birth education
One-on-one preceptor support
Gradual progression into independent practice
Ongoing feedback coaching and encouragement
A supportive learning environment where questions are welcomed

You dont need Labor & Birth experience to get started.

You need compassion curiosity resilience and a desire to learn.

Well provide the training guidance and support to help you build the rest from your first shift through residency and beyond. At Mercy youll always have a team in your corner as you develop the skills confidence and experience needed to thrive in one of nursings most rewarding specialties.

Many hospitals stop supporting nurses once orientation is over.

Mercy doesnt.

After residency youll continue to receive:

Ongoing mentorship

Clinical coaching

Career development opportunities

Continuing education

Support from experienced Labor & Birth nurses

Leadership invested in your growth

Our goal isnt simply to help you survive your first year.

Our goal is to help you build a career youll be proud of.

Every nurse remembers their first patient.

In Labor & Birth youll remember hundreds of first moments:

First cries

First breaths

First introductions

First family photos

First moments of hope

As part of the largest birthing center in the St. Louis region youll care for patients during one of the most meaningful experiences of their lives while developing highly specialized nursing skills that will serve you throughout your career.

Work alongside:

Expert Labor & Birth Nurses
Obstetricians
Certified Nurse Midwives
Anesthesiologists
NICU Specialists
Surgical Teams
Clinical Educators

Youll be surrounded by professionals who love teaching mentoring and supporting the next generation of nurses.

As a Labor & Birth RN youll develop expertise in:

Maternal & newborn care

Fetal monitoring

Emergency response and critical thinking

Patient advocacy

Communication and teamwork

Clinical decision-making

Family-centered care

These skills create a strong nursing foundation and open doors for future professional growth.

Youll thrive in this role if you:

Want a specialty where every day is meaningful

Enjoy building relationships with patients and families

Stay calm under pressure

Love learning and developing new skills

Value teamwork and collaboration

Want a career that combines compassion with clinical excellence

Are passionate about caring for women babies and families

As a Labor & Birth RN youll:

Provide compassionate patient-centered nursing care

Monitor maternal and fetal well-being

Partner with multidisciplinary care teams

Educate and support patients and families

Respond to changing patient conditions

Develop individualized care plans

Advocate for positive patient outcomes

Continue growing through education and specialty certifications

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program (ADN Diploma or BSN)

Current RN License or eligibility for Missouri licensure

BLS Certification through the American Heart Association (or obtained within 30 days of hire)

Willingness to sign a 2-year residency agreement

Ability to work nights for up to 4 years

The transition from nursing school to bedside nursing is one of the biggest steps in your career.

Its challenging. Its exciting. And it can be overwhelming.

Thats why Mercy is committed to providing the training mentorship encouragement and support you need to grow into a confident Labor & Birth nurse.

Apply today for our January or February New Graduate Nurse Residency Cohorts.

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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.