Registered Nurse (RN), ICU Stepdown, Nights

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN), ICU Stepdown, Nights role is onsite in Fort Smith, AR. Compensation is not specified; the posting advertises a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time RNs with at least one year of experience. The role supports Mercy’s 18-bed ICU Stepdown unit, which cares for higher-acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. The nurse uses the nursing process to provide and coordinate patient care, evaluates care delivered by other direct caregivers, and protects patient rights and confidentiality. The position contributes to safe, coordinated care for the unit’s higher-acuity patient population.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

night shift

registered nurse

icu stepdown

fort smith ar

mercy

cardiac patients

respiratory patients

18-bed unit

6:1 nurse-to-patient ratio

$10,000 sign-on bonus

bls

acls

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

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

Why this role

The unit has 18 beds and a stated nurse-to-patient ratio of 6:1. Current RN licensure and BLS and ACLS are required or must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities). Sector: 62.