Stepdown RN: Critical Care, PT Shifts & Growth

Mercy; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Day-One benefits

PTO

Tuition assistance

Retirement matching

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality care in a critical care stepdown setting.

Part time, 24 hours per week, with day or night shifts available, and opportunities to advance within Mercy’s clinical career pathways. The role focuses on transitioning intermediate‑acuity patients from critical care to Med/Surg, performing accurate hand‑offs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN).
• Current 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 and monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post‑ICU).
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and unit‑based quality improvement initiatives.

Skills

Nursing care

Care planning

Collaborative care

Patient safety

Education

ADN / Diploma / BSN

Job description

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to provide high‑quality care in a critical care stepdown setting.

Part time, 24 hours per week, with day or night shifts available, and opportunities to advance within Mercy’s clinical career pathways. The role focuses on transitioning intermediate‑acuity patients from critical care to Med/Surg, performing accurate hand‑offs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.