Registered Nurse - Stepdown to ICU Career Path

Position Details

A rich heritage grounded in compassion, dignity, justice, excellence, and stewardship
A workplace culture that empowers co-workers, values innovation, and continually pioneers new models of care to get healthcare right
Competitive compensation, comprehensive Day-One benefits, PTO, tuition assistance, retirement matching, and more — available to eligible co-workers, including those working 32+ hours per pay period
Access to Mercy’s robust clinical career pathways, supporting professional growth through structured skill development, mentorship, and ongoing education opportunities

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg level.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence-based practices.
• Accurately hand-off and perform 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN). BSN preferred.
• Licensure: Current Missouri RN license or compact license.
• Certifications: Required: BLS (American Heart Association). Preferred: ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other Stepdown-related certifications.

Your Growth Matters at Mercy!

• Participate in Mercy’s defined Career Path Program — ideal for building strong assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills on your way to becoming an expert in Stepdown or related specialties.
• Opportunities for future advancement into ICU, Telemetry, Behavioral Health, ED, and more, typically within 12–18 months based on performance and interest.
• Engage in lifelong learning through continuing education, mentorship, certification support, and unit-based committees.

Why Mercy?

• From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.
• Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters.
• As we grow, you'll grow with us.