Cardiac Stepdown RN — Complex Care & Career Growth

Mercy; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Loan forgiveness

Competitive pay

Retirement matching

Health benefits

PTO

Free parking

Job summary

Mercy South CVPCU is seeking a dedicated RN to provide high‑quality cardiovascular and thoracic patient care. You will collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, and the heart clinic to ensure safe patient transitions home, while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

The role features a full-time schedule (36 hours/week) with days and nights available, on-site at Mercy South in St. Louis, MO. Structured orientation and ongoing mentorship support your growth in a fast-paced unit.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an RN license
• Current Missouri (or compact) RN licensure
• Hospital nursing experience preferred per unit requirements
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Provide patient-centered care for cardiovascular and thoracic patients on CVPCU
• Coordinate care with surgeons, cardiologists, and heart clinic
• Ensure patient rights and confidentiality
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and handoffs

Skills

RN license

Cardiac care

BLS certification

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN degree (ASN/BSN or Diploma)

Job description

Mercy South CVPCU is seeking a dedicated RN to provide high‑quality cardiovascular and thoracic patient care. You will collaborate with surgeons, cardiologists, and the heart clinic to ensure safe patient transitions home, while maintaining patient rights and confidentiality.

The role features a full-time schedule (36 hours/week) with days and nights available, on-site at Mercy South in St. Louis, MO. Structured orientation and ongoing mentorship support your growth in a fast-paced unit.