Registered Nurse - Stepdown to ICU Career Path

Find your calling at Mercy! Bring Mercy’s healing ministry to life as a Critical Care Stepdown Registered Nurse at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.

About the Role

Join our ICU Stepdown team and help deliver transformative, patient-centered care supported by advanced technology, a collaborative culture, and a deep commitment to dignity and excellence. December grads are welcome to apply!

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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, monitor complex conditions (cardiac, respiratory, post-ICU), and support recovery.
• Participate in huddles, shared governance activities, and unit-based quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing (ADN, Diploma, or BSN). BSN preferred.
• Current Missouri RN license or compact license.

Qualifications

• Required: BLS (American Heart Association).
• Preferred: ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other Stepdown-related certifications.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive day-one benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off (PTO), tuition assistance, and retirement matching for eligible co-workers (32+ hours per pay period).

Professional Growth

• Participate in Mercy’s defined Career Path Program to build assessment, communication, critical-thinking, and time-management skills.
• Opportunities for 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.

About Mercy

Mercy cares for the whole person—physically, emotionally, and spiritually—honoring the dignity of each patient and co-worker we serve. Be part of a team that uplifts one another and meets the community’s needs with compassion and excellence.