New Grad RN: Stepdown to ICU Career Path (Night Shift)

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Day-One benefits

PTO

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown RN at Mercy Hospital St. Louis for full-time night shift. Join the ICU Stepdown team delivering patient-centered care with advanced technology in a collaborative culture.

Role emphasizes dignity, excellence, and compassionate service within a faith-based healthcare system. Responsibilities include caring for intermediate-acuity patients, conducting evidence-based assessments, safe handoffs, and teamwork with physicians and specialists to improve

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

Patient care

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

Nursing degree (ADN/ Diploma/ BSN)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown RN at Mercy Hospital St. Louis for full-time night shift. Join the ICU Stepdown team delivering patient-centered care with advanced technology in a collaborative culture.

Role emphasizes dignity, excellence, and compassionate service within a faith-based healthcare system. Responsibilities include caring for intermediate-acuity patients, conducting evidence-based assessments, safe handoffs, and teamwork with physicians and specialists to improve