ICU Stepdown RN - Night Shift, Growth Path & Benefits

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

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

Tuition assistance

PTO

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the ICU Stepdown team for night shift, full-time hours, and a path toward advanced nursing practice within a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

You'll provide high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients as they transition from critical care to Med/Surg, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and participate in ongoing quality improvement and shared governance initiatives.

Qualifications

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

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 ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post‑ICU).
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and unit‑based quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Handoff reporting

Team collaboration

Education

ADN/Diploma/BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the ICU Stepdown team for night shift, full-time hours, and a path toward advanced nursing practice within a compassionate, patient-centered environment.

You'll provide high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients as they transition from critical care to Med/Surg, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and participate in ongoing quality improvement and shared governance initiatives.