Surgical Stepdown Registered Nurse

Mercy is seeking a Registered Nurse for our Surgical Stepdown unit. In this role, you will provide complex post-surgical care, closely monitor vital signs and telemetry, administer medications, and manage wounds and drains. You will collaborate with physicians, therapists, and support staff to develop and implement individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and support safe discharge. Mercy’s culture of compassion and growth offers access to ongoing clinical education, innovative care practices, and advancement opportunities within a supportive, team-based environment. Provide comprehensive nursing care to post-surgical stepdown patients Continuously monitor vital signs and telemetry, responding promptly to changes Administer medications, IV therapies, and treatments per provider orders Manage surgical wounds, drains, and pain control protocols Develop, implement, and document individualized care plans in the EHR Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery, and discharge instructions Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care Ensure adherence to infection prevention and patient safety standards Participate in quality improvement and evidence-based practice initiatives Support orientation and mentoring of new staff as needed Post-surgical patient care Telemetry monitoring IV therapy and medication administration Wound and drain management Care planning and documentation (EHR) Patient and family education Clinical assessment and triage Interdisciplinary care coordination Infection prevention and safety protocols Discharge planning Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Active RN license BLS certification ACLS preferred Surgical/stepdown experience preferred Telemetry competency