New Grad RN - Stepdown Unit (Critical Care)

Health Here; Palmyra (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here is seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) in Missouri to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg levels. The role emphasizes thorough assessment, timely communication, and collaboration with the care team within a compassionate, evidence-based environment.

Ideal candidates will possess strong critical-thinking and time-management skills, with opportunities for structured career pathways,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma or BSN preferred).
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS or similar certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care.
• Perform accurate hand-offs and bedside shift reports for patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor complex cardiac and respiratory conditions.
• Participate in unit huddles, quality improvement, and shared governance activities.

Skills

Assessment

Communication

CriticalThinking

TimeManagement

Education

Missouri RN license

Compact license

Job description

Seeking a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high-quality, patient-centered care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg levels.

Key responsibilities

• assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized nursing care using evidence-based practices
• performing accurate hand-offs and bedside shift reports to ensure patient safety
• collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes
• administering medications and monitoring complex conditions such as cardiac and respiratory issues
• participating in unit huddles, quality improvement, and shared governance activities

Qualifications

• graduation from an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN preferred)
• current Missouri RN license or compact license
• BLS certification required; ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or similar certifications preferred

Ideal candidates will have strong assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills, with opportunities for professional growth through structured career pathways, mentorship, and continuing education.

Join a compassionate team dedicated to holistic care rooted in dignity, justice, and excellence, fostering a collaborative environment that values innovation and community service.