ICU Stepdown RN — Night Shift, Growth & Benefits

Mercy; Overland (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day‑One benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

PTO

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its ICU Stepdown unit in Missouri. This full‑time night shift role focuses on high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with collaboration across physicians and care teams.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence‑based practices, perform safe hand‑offs, administer complex medications, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Missouri RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN preferred.

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

Compassionate care

Critical care

Patient assessment

Evidence-based practice

Education

ADN or Diploma

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for its ICU Stepdown unit in Missouri. This full‑time night shift role focuses on high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with collaboration across physicians and care teams.

You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence‑based practices, perform safe hand‑offs, administer complex medications, and engage in quality improvement initiatives.