Critical Care Stepdown RN — Advanced Patient Care & Growth

Azza HealthCare Agency; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg-level needs in St. Louis, MO.

The role emphasizes thorough assessment, evidence-based planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include administering medications, hand-offs, and contributing to unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Missouri RN licensure or compact state.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practices.
• Deliver care for post-ICU and complex cardiac/respiratory patients.
• Administer medications and monitor patient conditions for safety.
• Complete accurate hand-offs and bedside shift reporting.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and quality improvement.

Skills

Nursing Assessment

Critical Care

Patient Care Planning

Communication

Time Management

Education

ADN

Diploma

BSN

Job description

Azza HealthCare Agency is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg-level needs in St. Louis, MO.

The role emphasizes thorough assessment, evidence-based planning, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. Responsibilities include administering medications, hand-offs, and contributing to unit-based quality improvement initiatives.