Registered Nurse - ICU Stepdown (3300) Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an experienced RN for full-time care in our 18-bed unit, a step-down cardiovascular and neurosurgical population in Fort Smith, AR. You will provide patient care using the nursing process, maintain patient rights and confidentiality, and coordinate with other departments to ensure evidence-based practice.

Requirements include graduating from an accredited nursing program, active RN license in the state, ACLS and BLS (or within 90 days), and at least 1 year of bedside experience.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a school of nursing (ADN, diploma, or BSN).
• Active RN license in the state and/or compact licensure.
• ACLS and BLS Healthcare Provider certifications (or within 90 days of hire).

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of information.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.

Skills

Nursing care

Team collaboration

Vital signs monitoring

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Diploma in Nursing

BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Position Details

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

With At Least 1 Year Of Experience

NO CONTRACT

Unit Details

Bed Numbers: 18

Nurse to Patient Ratio: 4:1

Patient Population: stepdown possible cardiovascular patient/ neurosurgical patients, cardiac drips set rates, some stable insulin drips, post procedural patients, cardioversions, bipap, airvo, chest tubes, post pacemaker insertions, post CABg patients, BLS/ ACLS, NIHSS, common diagnosis of CHF, COPD, CKD

Qualifications

• Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
• Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
• Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.