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RN-Stepdown/Critical Care

SSM Health
SSM Health Salary
Mount Vernon, IL Part Time
POSTED ON 6/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

It's more than a career, it's a calling

IL-SSM Health Good Samaritan Hospital - Mount Vernon

Worker Type:

PRN3

Job Highlights:

RN – Stepdown / Critical Care

Location: Mount Vernon, IL

Schedule

  • 7:00 PM - 7 AM
  • Rotating days
  • Every other weekend
  • Holiday rotation
  • No on-call requirement

PRN Requirements

  • Minimum 4 shifts per month
  • 24-hour weekend requirement
  • 1 holiday per year

Primary Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive patient assessments and identify changes in condition
  • Recognize early signs of patient deterioration
  • Interpret telemetry and cardiac rhythms (A-fib, VTach, bradyarrhythmias)
  • Manage high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, and respiratory monitoring
  • Administer cardiac medications and non-titrating vasoactive infusions
  • Perform IV therapy, central line care, and follow CLABSI prevention practices
  • Complete protocols (electrolyte replacement, insulin, TIPS)
  • Document accurately using EPIC and telemetry systems
  • Prioritize care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Pay Range:

$31.21 - $49.94

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

SSM Health values the skills and talents that each team member brings to our organization. Compensation for this role is based on a variety of components including relevant experience, labor market, and other qualifications. The posted pay range for this position is what SSM Health reasonably expects, in good faith, to offer based on the circumstances at the time of posting. SSM Health may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job Summary:

Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Obtains comprehensive data pertinent to the patient from the patient, family other healthcare providers to develop a holistic picture of the patient’s needs or condition.
  • Analyzes and synthesizes data from the assessment in determining diagnosis or conditions relevant to care.
  • Identifies optimal outcomes for the patient in collaboration with the patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain outcomes, using clinical judgement in collaboration with patient, family and interprofessional care team.
  • Implements the plan, employing strategies to promote and maintain a safe environment, coordinates implementation with patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Evaluates processes and progress toward attainment of goals and outcomes.
  • Contributes to the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice, evaluates their own practice, and maintains current knowledge and competence.
  • Communicates effectively in all areas of practice, collaborates with patient, family and interprofessional team.
  • Uses clinical inquiry and integrates best evidence into practice.
  • Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to critical care nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
  • Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

  • Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing

EXPERIENCE

  • No experience required


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
  • Constant standing and walking.
  • Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
  • Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
  • Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
  • Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
  • Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
  • Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
  • Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
  • Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
  • Occasional driving.
  • Rare crawling and running.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS   
 
State of Work Location: Illinois 

  •     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •     And
  •     Registered Professional Nurse (RN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) 
  •     And
  •         Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  •         Or
  •         Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

     
State of Work Location: Missouri  

  •     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •     And
  •         Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration  
  •         Or  
  •         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
  •     And
  •         Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  •         Or
  •         Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

 
State of Work Location: Oklahoma  

  •     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •     And
  •     Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
  •     And  
  •     Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)  
  •     And
  •         Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  •         Or
  •         Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

 
State of Work Location: Wisconsin 

  •     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •     And
  •         Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State  
  •         Or  
  •         Registered Nurse (RN) - Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services  
  •     And
  •         Advanced Life Support (ALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Emergency Nursing Pediatric Course (ENPC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Academy Pediatrics (AAP)
  •         Or
  •         Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
  •         Or
  •         Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA)
  •         Or
  •         Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Essentials - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

Work Shift:

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

1308000046 Pat Rms 3100 Progressive Care Unit

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

  • Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). 

  • Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

  • Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. 

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.

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