At Mercy, Labor & Birth nursing is both a calling and a career. Our teams provide exceptional, compassionate care backed by innovation, education, and strong leadership.
Our comprehensive Women’s Services include:
Labor & Birth
OB Emergency Department
High-Risk & Antepartum Care
Staffed 24/7 with:
Board-Certified OB Hospitalists
OB Anesthesia
Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialists
Highly skilled nursing and surgical teams
Safe, supportive nurse-to-patient ratios:
Labor & Birth: 1:2
High-Risk: 1:1 (based on acuity)
Structured support for experienced nurses:
Strong unit-based leadership
Ongoing education & certification support
Collaborative care with expert physicians
Shift: Full-Time/Part-time/PRN
FTE: Flexible options available
Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligible roles)
Experience: 1+ year Labor & Birth RN experience
Education: Nursing degree from an accredited program
License: Active RN license (state or compact)
Certifications:
BLS (AHA)
NRP
ACLS
Intermediate Fetal Heart Rate Training provided for Labor RNs
Preferred: RNC-OB, C-EFM (encouraged, not required)
Starting Day One (For those working at least 16 hours per week):
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
Additional incentives include:
Shift differentials (nights, weekends, holidays)
Stay Pay Program: Earn up to $8/hr at milestone anniversaries
Mercy Shifts Incentives (extra shift bonuses)
Employer-matched retirement funds
Generous PTO
Free parking
Grow Your Career with Mercy:
RN-to-BSN Bridge Program – Up to $16,000
Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $2,000/year
Leadership and advancement opportunities across Mercy Health
We are committed to helping both experienced and emerging nurses grow, while ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care.
🌟 Ready to Make a Difference?Join a team that values your expertise, invests in your growth, and empowers you to deliver extraordinary care.
👉 Apply today and become part of Mercy Hospital St. Louis Labor & Birth—where healing begins.
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.