RN- Cardiac Stepdown - FT, Nights

Mercy; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Paid time off

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking an RN for Cardiac Stepdown at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO. The role involves nights, full-time status with 36 hours per week, and a sign-on bonus for experienced nurses up to $10,000 and for new graduates up to $5,000.

Responsibilities include utilizing the nursing process, coordinating care with other departments, and ensuring patient rights and confidentiality in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure: Registered Nurse license in MO or compact licensure.
• Experience: Hospital experience preferred.
• Certifications: BLS required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Preferred: BSN and additional state licensure or specialties.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care.
• Maintains professional accountability for patient care for assigned patients.
• Evaluates the care provided by other direct care givers.
• Coordinates patient care with other departments.
• Maintains patient rights and confidentiality.

Skills

Nursing skills

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

BSN

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview: 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:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown

Location: Mercy Hospital South - 10010 Kennerly Rd, St. Louis, Missouri 63128

Schedule:Nights | Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Sign-On Bonus:

• Experienced Nurses:Up to$10,000

• New Graduate Nurses (less than 1 year of experience):Up to$5,000

Overview:

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.

Qualifications

Education:Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:

• Associate Degree in Nursing

• Nursing Diploma

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure:Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.

Experience:Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Certifications:

• Required:Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education:BSN preferred

• Licensure:Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred

• Experience:Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly

• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift

• Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing duties

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.