Experienced Labor and Birth RN

  • Mercy
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
  • 04/24/2026
Full time

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Experienced Labor & Birth RNs
Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus Flexible FTE Options

Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Advance your Labor & Birth career at the Maternal Hospital
(Becker's Hospital Review)
From low-risk deliveries to high-risk antenatal care, Mercy Hospital St. Louis offers experienced Labor & Birth RNs the opportunity to work at the highest level of practice-all while being supported by expert clinicians and a collaborative care model.

Position Details:

Why Join Mercy St. Louis - Labor & Birth?

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
️ Nursing Excellence You Can Feel

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

Position Details
  • Shift: Full-Time/Part-time/PRN
  • FTE: Flexible options available
  • Sign-On Bonus: Up to $10,000 (eligible roles)

Qualifications
  • 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)

Competitive Pay & Exceptional Benefits

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.