ICU Stepdown RN — $10k Sign-On Bonus, 4:1 Ratio

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an ICU Stepdown RN to provide comprehensive patient care in a cardiovascular and neurosurgical population. The unit features 18 beds with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs. NO CONTRACT and at least 1 year of experience are required.

Candidates must hold an RN license in the hiring state (or compact licensure). ACLS and BLS are required, or obtained within 90 days of hire. NIHSS competency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing with an ADN, Diploma, or BSN.
• Current RN license in the hiring state or a compact license.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (or obtained within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care in the ICU stepdown.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality while coordinating with other departments.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and supports staff to ensure Mercy Service Standards.

Skills

Cardiac assessment

Neurological assessment

NIHSS competency

ACLS and BLS

Education

Associate's Degree/Diploma/BSN

Job description

Mercy is seeking an ICU Stepdown RN to provide comprehensive patient care in a cardiovascular and neurosurgical population. The unit features 18 beds with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio and includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs. NO CONTRACT and at least 1 year of experience are required.

Candidates must hold an RN license in the hiring state (or compact licensure). ACLS and BLS are required, or obtained within 90 days of hire. NIHSS competency is preferred.