RN, Critical Care Stepdown — Growth Path (PT)

Mercy; Clayton (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Intermediate Care Stepdown team. The role focuses on providing high-quality care as patients transition from critical care to Med/Surg level, with 24 hours per week across day or night shifts.

This position emphasizes evidence-based practice, safe hand-offs, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidates will have nursing education (ADN/ diploma/ BSN) with MO RN licensure; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg level.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence-based practices.
• Perform accurate hand-offs and bedside shift reporting to maintain patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary partners to optimize patient outcomes.
• Administer medications, monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post-ICU), and support recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance activities, and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Education

ADN, Diploma, or BSN

BSN preferred

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Intermediate Care Stepdown team. The role focuses on providing high-quality care as patients transition from critical care to Med/Surg level, with 24 hours per week across day or night shifts.

This position emphasizes evidence-based practice, safe hand-offs, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Qualified candidates will have nursing education (ADN/ diploma/ BSN) with MO RN licensure; BSN preferred.