Night Shift RN - ICU Stepdown Care & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day‑One benefits

PTO and tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking Registered Nurses for the Critical Care Stepdown unit at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. This full‑time night shift role offers opportunities to care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from ICU to Med/Surg, using advanced technology in a collaborative environment.

You will assess and implement individualized plans, perform hand‑offs, and participate in quality initiatives while pursuing professional growth through Mercy’s career pathways.

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 care

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or equivalent

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) or Diploma

Tools

BLS (American Heart Association)

ACLS

NIHSS

PCCN

Job description

Mercy is seeking Registered Nurses for the Critical Care Stepdown unit at Mercy Hospital St. Louis. This full‑time night shift role offers opportunities to care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from ICU to Med/Surg, using advanced technology in a collaborative environment.

You will assess and implement individualized plans, perform hand‑offs, and participate in quality initiatives while pursuing professional growth through Mercy’s career pathways.