ICU Stepdown RN – Night Shift with Career Growth

Mercy; Cahokia (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

PTO

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU Stepdown team in a full‑time night shift position. You will provide high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg level, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires nursing education, a Missouri RN license or compact license, and certification readiness in BLS (ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN preferred). Mercy offers growth, mentorship, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• BSN 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

Critical care

Stepdown nursing

Evidence-based practice

Patient assessment

Handoff communication

Team collaboration

Education

BSN preferred

ADN/ Diploma acceptable

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU Stepdown team in a full‑time night shift position. You will provide high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg level, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

The role requires nursing education, a Missouri RN license or compact license, and certification readiness in BLS (ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN preferred). Mercy offers growth, mentorship, and a supportive culture.