New Grad RN - Stepdown to ICU Career Path (Critical Care) → "New Grad RN - Critical Care Transition"

About the Role

Provide high-quality, patient-centered care to intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence-based practices.
• Perform accurate hand-offs and bedside shift reports to ensure patient safety.
• Collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary teams to optimize outcomes.
• Administer medications and monitor complex conditions such as cardiac, respiratory, and post-ICU recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance, and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN preferred).
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• Required: BLS certification; preferred ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other Stepdown certifications.

Skills

• Strong assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.

Opportunities & Growth

• Structured career pathways supporting professional development in Stepdown and related specialties.
• Potential advancement into ICU, Telemetry, Behavioral Health, and Emergency Department within 12–18 months.
• Ongoing education, mentorship, certification support, and participation in quality initiatives.

Work Environment & Culture

Join a compassionate team committed to dignity, justice, excellence, and innovation. Work supported by advanced technology and a collaborative culture focused on healing and service.