Registered Nurse - Stepdown (Critical Care)
Mercy Health, Saint Louis, MO, United States
ICU Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN)
Location: Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Schedule: Full Time | Night Shift.
What You'll Do
Provide high quality care for intermediate acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg level.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence based practices.
Perform accurate hand offs and bedside shift reporting to maintain patient safety.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary partners to optimize patient outcomes.
Administer medications, monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post ICU), and support recovery.
Participate in huddles, shared governance activities, and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
Position Details
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
BSN preferred.
Licensure
Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
Certifications
Required: BLS (American Heart Association).
Preferred: ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other Stepdown‑related certifications.
Your Growth Matters at Mercy!
Participate in Mercy's defined Career Path Program — ideal for building strong assessment, communication, critical‑thinking, and time‑management skills on your way to becoming an expert in Stepdown or related specialties.
Opportunities for future advancement into ICU, Telemetry, Behavioral Health, ED, and more, typically within 12–18 months based on performance and interest.
Engage in lifelong learning through continuing education, mentorship, certification support, and unit‑based committees.
Why Mercy?
A rich heritage grounded in compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and stewardship.
A workplace culture that empowers co workers, values innovation, and continually pioneers new models of care to get healthcare right.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive Day One benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement matching, and more — available to eligible co workers, including those working 32+ hours per pay period.
Access to Mercy's robust clinical career pathways, supporting professional growth through structured skill development, mentorship, and ongoing education opportunities.
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Location: Mercy Hospital St. Louis. Schedule: Full Time | Night Shift.
What You'll Do
Provide high quality care for intermediate acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg level.
Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence based practices.
Perform accurate hand offs and bedside shift reporting to maintain patient safety.
Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary partners to optimize patient outcomes.
Administer medications, monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post ICU), and support recovery.
Participate in huddles, shared governance activities, and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.
Position Details
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
BSN preferred.
Licensure
Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
Certifications
Required: BLS (American Heart Association).
Preferred: ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other Stepdown‑related certifications.
Your Growth Matters at Mercy!
Participate in Mercy's defined Career Path Program — ideal for building strong assessment, communication, critical‑thinking, and time‑management skills on your way to becoming an expert in Stepdown or related specialties.
Opportunities for future advancement into ICU, Telemetry, Behavioral Health, ED, and more, typically within 12–18 months based on performance and interest.
Engage in lifelong learning through continuing education, mentorship, certification support, and unit‑based committees.
Why Mercy?
A rich heritage grounded in compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and stewardship.
A workplace culture that empowers co workers, values innovation, and continually pioneers new models of care to get healthcare right.
Competitive compensation, comprehensive Day One benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement matching, and more — available to eligible co workers, including those working 32+ hours per pay period.
Access to Mercy's robust clinical career pathways, supporting professional growth through structured skill development, mentorship, and ongoing education opportunities.
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