Registered Nurse (RN) — Stepdown Unit, Critical Care

Job overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) — Stepdown Unit, Critical Care position is onsite at Mercy Hospital St. Louis in St. Louis, MO. The schedule is full-time night shift; compensation is not specified. Mercy’s ICU Stepdown team provides patient-centered care supported by advanced technology and a collaborative culture. The nurse cares for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to medical-surgical care. The role supports safe recovery through evidence-based nursing, medication administration, monitoring complex conditions, accurate handoffs, and collaboration with the multidisciplinary team.

What you'll do

• Provide care for intermediate-acuity patients transitioning from critical care to medical-surgical care
• assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care
• perform handoffs and bedside shift reporting
• collaborate with physicians, advanced practitioners, and multidisciplinary partners
• administer medications and monitor 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

rn

stepdown unit

critical care

st. louis mo

mercy

full-time

night shift

intermediate-acuity care

bls

patient safety

career path program

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Day-one benefits for eligible employees
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• retirement matching
• clinical career pathways
• mentorship
• continuing education and certification support.

Why this role

Mercy’s Career Path Program offers structured skill development, mentorship, continuing education, and certification support. The posting identifies future advancement opportunities based on performance and interest.

About the employer

Mercy is hiring for this role. Industry: General Medical and Surgical Hospitals. Sector: 62.