Evening Shift RN — ICU Stepdown Care

Mercy Co; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career pathways

Team environment

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the ICU Stepdown team.

This role supports intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with an evening shift and flexible full-/part-time options. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practices, conduct safe hand-offs, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• BSN preferred.
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• Required: 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 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.

Skills

Nurse

Nursing

GN

RN

Evenings

Residency

Inpatient

Bedside

Critical Care

Stepdown

Education

ADN

Diploma

BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to join the ICU Stepdown team.

This role supports intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with an evening shift and flexible full-/part-time options. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care using evidence-based practices, conduct safe hand-offs, and collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.