Mercy South - Med/Surg Residency Program
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.