Registered Nurse - Cardiac Stepdown (3500) FT Days

Find your calling at Mercy!

Registered Nurse – Cardiac/Respiratory Unit

Join our fast-paced, high-energy team caring for higher acuity cardiac and respiratory patients. This 25-bed unit is an excellent starting point for nurses with long-term goals in ICU or ER settings.

Position Details:

SIGN ON BONUS AVAILABLE

10,000 Sign On Bonus for full-time RNs

with at least 1 year of experience

NO CONTRACT

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.

Certifications: Must have American Heart Association Healthcare Provider card or complete a course within probationary period. Must have ACLS and BLS or obtain within 90 days of hire.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver patient-centered care using the nursing process.

Maintain professional accountability for assigned patients.

Evaluate care provided by other direct caregivers.

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

Uphold patient rights and confidentiality.

Perform duties in alignment with our mission, values, and Mercy service standards.

Unit Details:

Patient Population: Higher acuity cardiac and respiratory

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 or 5:1

UAP-to-Patient Ratio: 9:1

Unit Size: 32 beds

Environment: Fast-paced, high-energy; ideal for nurses pursuing ICU or ER careers

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.