RN - Surgical Stepdown Unit Nurse

6 days ago


Sappington, Missouri, United States Mercy Full time

Mercy South Surgical Stepdown Opportunities

Graduate and Experienced nurses are encouraged to apply

Up to $10,000 Sign On Bonus for RNs

$7,500 Sign On Bonus for GNs

No Contracts

Surgical Stepdown is a fast-paced department that provides care for a diverse range of medical diagnoses. Our patients typically have complex surgeries, traumas, withdrawals, and other conditions. We work closely with Mercy South surgeons, hospitalists, and therapy services to use a multidisciplinary approach to assist our patients in returning to their prior level of function. This department is an excellent place to gain skills, knowledge, and confidence.

  • This unit requires excellent critical thinking skills and quick decision-making abilities.
  • The diverse nature of this unit offers endless educational opportunities for our coworkers.
  • We have a 29-bed unit with an RN ratio of 3-4 patients, with tech support.
  • We have 24/7 Leadership support.
  • We collaborate daily with the Care Management team, RT, PT, ST, and OT, Lab, Pharmacy, Transport Team, and Surgical Services.

Mercy Hospital South has received numerous recognitions, including:

  • Level 2 Trauma Center – the only one in the South County area.
  • Joint Commission Comprehensive Stroke Center.
  • Level 1 STEMI Center.
  • Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval for Advanced Certification in Heart Failure.
  • American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines-Heart Failure Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award.

Qualifications:

  • Education: Graduate of an accredited registered professional nursing program.
  • 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.

We Offer Great Benefits:


Day-one comprehensive health, vision, and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement, and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period.

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.


At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow.



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