New Grad RN: Critical Care Stepdown — Night Shift & Growth

Mercy; St. Ann (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Critical Care Stepdown RN to provide intermediate‑care nursing for patients transitioning from ICU to Med/Surg. You will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care, monitor complex conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

This full‑time night shift role offers professional growth through Mercy’s career pathways, competitive benefits, and opportunities to participate in unit quality initiatives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• Required: BLS; ACLS/NIHSS/PCCN or other 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 (cardiac, respiratory, post‑ICU), and support recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and unit‑based quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Critical Care Stepdown RN to provide intermediate‑care nursing for patients transitioning from ICU to Med/Surg. You will deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based care, monitor complex conditions, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

This full‑time night shift role offers professional growth through Mercy’s career pathways, competitive benefits, and opportunities to participate in unit quality initiatives.