Stepdown ICU RN: Growth Path & Day-One Benefits

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Retirement matching

Day‑One benefits

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to support intermediate‑acuity patients moving from ICU to Med/Surg. You will deliver evidence‑based care with a focus on safety, with strong collaboration among physicians, APPs, and the care team.

You will participate in huddles and quality initiatives, administer medications, monitor complex conditions, and pursue Mercy’s professional growth pathways with tuition support and robust benefits.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• BSN preferred.
• Missouri RN license or compact license.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/ NIHSS/ PCCN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high‑quality care for intermediate‑acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg.
• 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

Nursing assessment

Handoff reporting

Collaboration

Medication administration

Cardiac monitoring

Education

ADN/ Diploma/ BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis seeks a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse (RN) to support intermediate‑acuity patients moving from ICU to Med/Surg. You will deliver evidence‑based care with a focus on safety, with strong collaboration among physicians, APPs, and the care team.

You will participate in huddles and quality initiatives, administer medications, monitor complex conditions, and pursue Mercy’s professional growth pathways with tuition support and robust benefits.