Registered Nurse, Critical Care Stepdown Unit, Part-Time

Job overview

The Registered Nurse, Critical Care Stepdown Unit, Part-Time role is onsite in St. Louis, MO, for 24 hours per week on days or nights. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Mercy's ICU Stepdown team and its patient-centered care mission. The nurse cares for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg, using evidence-based practices to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized care. The role contributes to safe transitions, recovery, and improved outcomes through collaboration, patient monitoring, and unit quality activities.

What you'll do

• Provide care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to Med/Surg
• assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care using evidence-based practices
• perform accurate handoffs and bedside shift reporting
• collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary partners
• administer medications and monitor complex cardiac, respiratory, and post-ICU conditions
• participate in huddles, shared governance, and unit-based quality improvement.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

registered nurse

critical care stepdown unit

part-time

st. louis mo

mercy

24 hours per week

days or nights

intermediate acuity

evidence-based nursing

patient handoffs

missouri rn license

bls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• retirement matching
• clinical career pathways and education opportunities.

Why this role

Part-time schedule of 24 hours per week, with days or nights available. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, a current Missouri RN or compact license, and American Heart Association BLS. ACLS, NIHSS, PCCN, or other stepdown-related certifications are preferred.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Home Health Care Services. Sector: 62.