Surgical Stepdown RN — Impactful Care & Growth

Mercy; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit to deliver high-quality post-surgical care and monitor patients closely. You will collaborate with the care team to assess needs, educate patients and families, and facilitate safe discharge planning.

You will administer medications, manage wounds and drains, and monitor vital signs and telemetry as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based practice and ongoing clinical education.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex post-surgical care
• Monitor vital signs and telemetry
• Administer medications
• Manage wounds and drains
• Educate patients and families
• Support safe discharge planning
• Collaborate with physicians and therapists
• Develop individualized care plans

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit to deliver high-quality post-surgical care and monitor patients closely. You will collaborate with the care team to assess needs, educate patients and families, and facilitate safe discharge planning.

You will administer medications, manage wounds and drains, and monitor vital signs and telemetry as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based practice and ongoing clinical education.