Registered Nurse – ICU Stepdown, Nights

Job overview

The Registered Nurse – ICU Stepdown, Nights role is an onsite, full-time position in Fort Smith, AR. Compensation is not specified. Mercy’s ICU Stepdown 3300 unit cares for higher-acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. The registered nurse uses the nursing process to provide and coordinate care for assigned patients, evaluates care provided by other direct caregivers, and protects patient rights and confidentiality. The role contributes to safe, coordinated care in an 18-bed unit with a stated nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1.

What you'll do

• Use the nursing process to provide patient care
• maintain accountability for care of assigned patients
• evaluate the effectiveness of care provided by other direct caregivers
• coordinate care with other departments
• maintain patient rights and confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

icu stepdown

fort smith ar

mercy

full-time

nights

cardiac patients

respiratory patients

18-bed unit

6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio

bls

acls

rn license

$10,000 sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period
• $10,000 sign-on bonus available to eligible full-time RNs with at least one year of experience.

Why this role

ICU Stepdown 3300 has 18 beds and cares for higher-acuity cardiac and respiratory patients; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is available to full-time RNs with at least one year of experience.

About the employer

Providence Health and Services is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.