New Grad RN – Critical Care Stepdown (Night Shift)

Mercy; Spanish Lake (MO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 98,000; 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 Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. This full-time night-shift role focuses on intermediate-acuity care as patients transition from ICU to Med/Surg, leveraging evidence-based nursing practices to ensure safety and excellence.

Join a collaborative team that emphasizes compassionate care, professional growth through Mercy’s pathways, and a commitment to dignity and service.

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.
• 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.

Education

ADN, Diploma, or BSN

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. This full-time night-shift role focuses on intermediate-acuity care as patients transition from ICU to Med/Surg, leveraging evidence-based nursing practices to ensure safety and excellence.

Join a collaborative team that emphasizes compassionate care, professional growth through Mercy’s pathways, and a commitment to dignity and service.