RN: Critical Care Stepdown—Part-Time, Day/Night

Mercy; Columbia (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Career pathways

Job summary

Mercy, a trusted healthcare provider, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. This part-time role supports 24 hours per week with day or night shifts, delivering patient-centered care during transition from critical care to Med/Surg.

The position emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional growth. Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree, Missouri RN license or compact license, and BLS certification, with BSN

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.

Skills

Compassionate care

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ADN

Diploma

BSN

Job description

Mercy, a trusted healthcare provider, seeks a Registered Nurse (RN) for the Critical Care Stepdown unit. This part-time role supports 24 hours per week with day or night shifts, delivering patient-centered care during transition from critical care to Med/Surg.

The position emphasizes collaboration, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional growth. Qualified candidates will have an accredited nursing degree, Missouri RN license or compact license, and BLS certification, with BSN