ICU Stepdown RN — Night Shift, Growth & Benefits

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced RN for the Critical Care Stepdown unit in Missouri. This full‑time role covers night shift and focuses on transitioning intermediate‑acuity patients from critical care to Med/Surg level with an emphasis on safe handoffs and evidence‑based nursing.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, administer medications, monitor complex conditions, and participate in quality improvement efforts to advance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in good standing
• BSN preferred
• Experience in intermediate‑acuity or stepdown care is valued

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

Nursing

Critical care

Patient assessment

Bedside reporting

Medication administration

Education

ADN/ Diploma/ BSN

Missouri RN license

Job description

Mercy is seeking an experienced RN for the Critical Care Stepdown unit in Missouri. This full‑time role covers night shift and focuses on transitioning intermediate‑acuity patients from critical care to Med/Surg level with an emphasis on safe handoffs and evidence‑based nursing.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, administer medications, monitor complex conditions, and participate in quality improvement efforts to advance patient outcomes.