Senior Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mercy; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Night RN Resource Nurse for our Stepdown unit to provide advanced bedside care to high-acuity patients. You will monitor telemetry, administer IV meds, mentor newer staff, and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams on the night shift, ensuring safe staffing and smooth patient flow.

This role emphasizes compassionate care, ongoing education, and a strong clinical resource presence during overnight hours.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and eligibility to work in the United States.
• Experience in stepdown or high-acuity care with telemetry monitoring.
• Ability to work night shift and collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced bedside care to high-acuity patients.
• Perform thorough assessments and monitor telemetry/cardiac status.
• Administer IV medications and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition.
• Mentor new staff and support safe staffing and patient flow.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams.

Skills

Telemetry

Cardiac monitoring

IV meds administration

Patient assessments

Mentoring staff

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

RN license

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Cardiac monitors

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Night RN Resource Nurse for our Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide advanced bedside care to high-acuity patients, support team members with complex cases, and serve as a clinical resource on the night shift. Responsibilities include thorough assessments, telemetry and cardiac monitoring, IV medication administration, and rapid response to changes in patient status. You'll collaborate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams, mentor newer staff, and ensure safe staffing and smooth patient flow. Mercy offers a compassionate, growth-focused culture with robust benefits and ongoing education.