RN- Cardiac Stepdown - FT, Nights

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus Up to $10,000

New Graduate Bonus Up to $5,000

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Job summary

Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for Cardiac Stepdown to provide high‑quality patient care using the nursing process and to coordinate care with other units and disciplines.

The role is nights, full-time (36 hours per week) with a sign‑on bonus for experienced and new graduate nurses. Mercy offers comprehensive benefits, tuition support, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Active MO RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required or within 30 days of hire.
• Previous hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process.
• Coordinate patient care with other departments and disciplines.
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality of patient information.
• Uphold Mercy Service Standards in daily practice.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient care

Team coordination

Confidentiality

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Job description

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.

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Stepdown

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.

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.