Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mercy; Creve Coeur (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Surgical Stepdown unit to provide complex post-surgical care, monitor patients and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains.

You will collaborate with physicians, therapists and staff to develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy supports ongoing clinical education and opportunities for advancement in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Post-surgical care responsibilities for patients in Stepdown.
• Telemetry and vital signs monitoring essential to patient stability.
• Educating patients and families on care plans and post-discharge steps.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex post-surgical care.
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry.
• Educate patients and families and support discharge planning.

Skills

Post-surgical care

Telemetry monitoring

Vital signs assessment

Wound management

Patient education

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide complex post-surgical care, closely monitor vital signs and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth offers access to ongoing clinical education, innovative care practices, and advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-based environment.