Night-Shift RN: Critical Care Stepdown & Growth

Mercy; Kirkwood (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

32+ hours per pay period eligibility

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Stepdown unit at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. This full‑time night shift role focuses on high‑quality care for patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and evidence‑based practices.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage complex conditions, and engage in ongoing professional growth through Mercy’s career pathways and certification support.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• 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 outcomes.
• Administer medications, monitor complex conditions, and support recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and unit‑based quality improvements.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Nursing assessment

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

ADN

Diploma

BSN

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Stepdown unit at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. This full‑time night shift role focuses on high‑quality care for patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, with emphasis on safety, teamwork, and evidence‑based practices.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, manage complex conditions, and engage in ongoing professional growth through Mercy’s career pathways and certification support.