Night-Shift RN: ICU Stepdown Care & Growth

Mercy; East St. Louis (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day‑One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU Stepdown unit. This full‑time position covers night shifts, delivering patient‑centered care with advanced technology and a collaborative culture.

You will assess and treat intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, perform hand‑offs, and coordinate with physicians and teams to optimize outcomes. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth paths.

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

Nursing

Critical Care

Patient assessment

Education

ADN/Diploma/BSN

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the ICU Stepdown unit. This full‑time position covers night shifts, delivering patient‑centered care with advanced technology and a collaborative culture.

You will assess and treat intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, perform hand‑offs, and coordinate with physicians and teams to optimize outcomes. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits and professional growth paths.