New Grad RN - Critical Care Stepdown (Night Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career pathways

Job summary

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift in St. Louis, MO. You will care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg and conduct safe handoffs with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualified candidates hold a Missouri RN license (or compact) and a nursing degree (ADN, Diploma, or BSN). BLS is required; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN are preferred. Mercy supports clinical growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Missouri or compact license.
• BSN preferred; ADN/Diploma acceptable with commitment to degree.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN 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 (cardiac, respiratory, post‑ICU).
• Participate in huddles and quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Patient care

Critical care transition

Communication

Collaboration

Education

ADN/Diploma/BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse for a full-time night shift in St. Louis, MO. You will care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg and conduct safe handoffs with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualified candidates hold a Missouri RN license (or compact) and a nursing degree (ADN, Diploma, or BSN). BLS is required; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN are preferred. Mercy supports clinical growth and comprehensive benefits.