Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical ICU Stepdown

Aura Health; Valley Park (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Aura Health in the United States (Missouri) seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) Lead for a Surgical ICU Stepdown unit to guide nursing teams and deliver expert patient care.

You will develop complex care plans, assess evolving conditions, champion evidence-based practice, and collaborate with an interprofessional team to improve outcomes. This role offers growth, a supportive environment, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on employee well-being.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2–5 years of RN experience.
• BSN preferred with 5–10 years experience.

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating nursing activities during shifts.
• Providing direct patient care and acting as a clinical resource.
• Developing and implementing complex individualized care plans.
• Assessing patient data to anticipate and address changes in condition.
• Promoting evidence-based practices and supporting practice advancement.
• Evaluating patient and family experiences to improve care quality.
• Collaborating with an interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical assessment

Communication

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Lead for a Surgical ICU Stepdown unit. The role involves

• Leading and coordinating nursing activities during shifts
• Providing direct patient care and acting as a clinical resource
• Developing and implementing complex individualized care plans
• Assessing patient data to anticipate and address changes in condition
• Promoting evidence-based practices and supporting practice advancement
• Evaluating patient and family experiences to improve care quality
• Collaborating with an interprofessional team to optimize patient outcomes

Qualifications Include

• RN license with 2-5 years of experience
• Preferred Bachelor's Degree in Nursing and 5-10 years of experience
• Strong leadership, clinical assessment, and communication skills

This position offers opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package focused on employee well-being. The role emphasizes safety, quality care, and advancing nursing practice in a high-acuity surgical setting.