ICU Stepdown RN - Night Shift, Growth Path & Benefits

Mercy Co; Concord (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown unit on the night shift.

You will deliver high-quality care to intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, using evidence-based practice and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Join Mercy's ICU Stepdown team to support patient outcomes with precise handoffs, medication administration, and participation in unit-based quality initiatives, while advancing your skills through

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) certification required.
• ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or related Stepdown certifications preferred.

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, and support recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Education

RN license (Missouri or compact)

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Critical Care Stepdown unit on the night shift.

You will deliver high-quality care to intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, using evidence-based practice and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. Join Mercy's ICU Stepdown team to support patient outcomes with precise handoffs, medication administration, and participation in unit-based quality initiatives, while advancing your skills through