Critical Care Stepdown RN – Night Shift & Growth Path

Mercy Co; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career growth pathways

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time night shift. You will care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care, perform evidence-based nursing, and participate in hand-offs to ensure patient safety.

Join Mercy to access career pathways, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture with competitive benefits and tuition assistance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• BSN preferred.
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• BLS (American Heart Association).
• Preferred: ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other Stepdown-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg.
• 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.

Skills

Critical care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

ASN/ADN

BSN preferred

Tools

BLS

ACLS

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) for full-time night shift. You will care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care, perform evidence-based nursing, and participate in hand-offs to ensure patient safety.

Join Mercy to access career pathways, growth opportunities, and a supportive team culture with competitive benefits and tuition assistance.