Registered Nurse - Hiring Now! (Hiring Immediately)

Find your calling at Mercy! As a student in an approved registered nurse or practical nurse school of nursing, the Nurse Extern student participates in clinical work under the direction of an RN. The Nurse Extern assists in the individualized care of the patient to achieve the patient’s highest level of wellness working cooperatively with others as part of the healthcare team and performs designated clinical procedures and nonclinical support tasks within the nurse extern scope. Position Details: Mercy St. Louis

615 South New Ballas Rd. St. Louis, MO 63141

Mercy Nursing Externship is a unique hands‑on learning experience designed to help nursing students bridge the gap between the classroom and real‑world practice. Offered in two

4‑week summer sessions , this paid externship ($18/hr.) gives you the opportunity to work approximately

36 hours per week , rotating through a variety of units while learning directly at the elbow of a Mercy nurse.

Participating in a Mercy Externship will assist in: Deepen your understanding

of the nursing role within an acute care setting Build confidence

in delivering both direct and indirect patient care Enhance your clinical skills

through dedicated preceptor time, including: IV therapy Foley care NG tube care and tube feeding Ostomy care Point-of-care testing, phlebotomy, and specimen collection Simple dressing changes Head‑to‑toe assessments Trach care

You’ll gain meaningful exposure to diverse patient populations, strengthen your critical‑thinking skills, and work closely with experienced nurses who are committed to supporting your learning and growth.

Externship Requirement:

Applicants must have completed

at least 2 semesters of nursing school , including

a minimum of one round of clinicals , by the start of the externship.

The Summer 2026 sessions will be: June 8th – July 4th July 5th – July 31st

QUESTIONS? Chrissa Borick, Clinical Programs Supervisor, at

chrissa.borick@mercy.net

or Stephanie Royer, Recruiter at

stephanie.royer@ mercy.net.

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.