Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU - Stepdown - Cincinnati Market Float Pool

Mercy Health Partners; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for the PCU - Stepdown position in the Cincinnati Market Float Pool. The RN will provide high-quality patient care across multiple hospital locations, requiring strong clinical skills and a compassionate approach. Candidates with at least 1 year of acute care experience are encouraged to apply, with a sign-on bonus available for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $15,000

Qualifications

• Current nursing license in Ohio is required.
• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience is required.
• BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications as required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, analyze, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
• Float across departments and sites to deliver patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team under clinical manager supervision.

Skills

Proficiency with medical equipment and clinical skills

Knowledge of professional nursing principles

Assessment and documentation skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Compassionate approach to patient care

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Everyone who works with Mercy Health is united under one purpose: to help our patients be well in mind, body and spirit. This drive, along with our history of faith, is a powerful combination. It gives us a shared calling to work toward every day. Join our exceptional team and help us continue to provide the highest quality of health care possible to our communities.

Registered Nurse (RN) – PCU - Stepdown - Cincinnati Market Float Pool

***RNs could receive a sign-on bonus up to $15,000 with 1 year prior experience in specialty. ***

1 year prior experience in specialty needed for position

Unit: PCU

Shift: Nights - 7pm-730am

Locations: Position will float to all of our acute hospital locations in the Cincinnati Market

• Mercy Health - Anderson Hospital
• Mercy Health - Clermont Hospital
• Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital
• Mercy Health - Kings Mills Hospital
• Mercy Health - West Hospital
• The Jewish Hospital - Mercy Health

Job Summary:

The RN Clinical Float Pool assesses, analyzes, plans, implements, and evaluates patient care following established standards. The primary role involves floating across departments and sites within the organization to deliver patient care, including scheduling, multiple assignments per shift, travel, or seasonal staffing. The RN collaborates with the healthcare team under the supervision of a clinical manager, adhering to the Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses.

Essential Job Functions:

• Float within competency-based tiers:
• Tier 1: Float within a single site
• Tier 2: Float within multiple sites in a single market
• Tier 3: Float across multiple markets
• Support organizational goals through quality improvement activities.
• Participate in ongoing quality and safety initiatives.
• Incorporate the professional practice model into care.
• Plan and coordinate nursing care based on best evidence.
• Develop and implement patient care plans, including interventions and documentation.

This list is not exhaustive; employees may perform additional duties as required.

Licensing/Certification:

• Current nursing license in the designated state
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) as required

Education:

• Associate's Degree in Nursing (required)
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience:

• At least 1 year of acute care RN experience (required)

Skills & Abilities:

• Proficiency with medical equipment and clinical skills
• Knowledge of professional nursing principles
• Assessment and documentation skills
• Proficiency with computerized tools
• Strong communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Compassionate approach to patient care