New Grad RN: Critical Care Stepdown (Night Shift)

Mercy; Affton (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career pathways

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high‑quality, patient centered care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from ICU to Med/Surg.

You’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using evidence‑based practices, perform accurate hand‑offs, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and support recovery. BSN preferred; Missouri RN license required; BLS certification required. Night shift; full time at Mercy.

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) 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.

Skills

Nursing care

Critical Care

Stepdown

Patient safety

Education

ADN/ Diploma/ BSN

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver high‑quality, patient centered care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from ICU to Med/Surg.

You’ll assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care using evidence‑based practices, perform accurate hand‑offs, collaborate with physicians and the care team, and support recovery. BSN preferred; Missouri RN license required; BLS certification required. Night shift; full time at Mercy.