What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Trauma Neuro Stepdown (Critical Care) position at Mercy?
Find your calling at Mercy!
Registered Nurse – Trauma Neuro StepdownLocation: Mercy Hospital St. Louis
Department: Trauma Neuro Stepdown
Schedule: Full-time | Night Shift
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Find Your Calling at Mercy
At Mercy, we believe in compassionate care, professional growth, and a collaborative culture where every voice matters. Our Trauma Neuro Stepdown Unit cares for patients recovering from traumatic injuries, neurological events, and complex conditions requiring close monitoring.
As a Registered Nurse in this unit, you’ll provide specialized, high-acuity care while supporting patients and families through critical phases of recovery.
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Position Details:
Qualifications:
Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
Experience:
Certifications:
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
One or more of the certifications below may be required based on the position/unit hired to, or acquisition of certification within department required timeframe:
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
- NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program)
- ENPC (Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course)
- TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course)
- CPHON (Certified Pediatric/Hematology/Oncology Nurses)
- OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse)
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support)
- PEARS (Pediatric Assessment Recognition and Stabilization)
- S.T.A.B.L.E. (Sugar, Temperature, Airway, Blood Pressure, Lab Work, And Emotional Support) Six Assessment & Care Modules
- C-EFM (Fetal Monitor Certification)
- Other unit-specific certifications as required
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy provides exceptional benefits to support your well-being and career success, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Retirement plan with employer match (for 32 hours per pay period)
- A caring and collaborative culture where your voice is valued
Join Us
If you’re passionate about providing high‑acuity patient care, thrive in a team-driven environment, and want to grow within a mission‑driven health system, we’d love for you to join our Trauma Neuro Stepdown team at Mercy.
Why Mercy?
From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32 hours per pay period.
Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.