RN Step-Down PCU
Springfield, Missouri
Mercy Hospital Springfield

Registered Nurse (RN) - Step Down / PCU

Location

• Springfield, Missouri

Employment Type

• Travel assignment

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Shift

• Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Weekend hours as required by facility
• No call requirements

Unit Information

• Unit: Neuro Trauma Intermediate PCU (Step Down)
• Number of beds: 26
• Patient ratio: 3:1 or 4:1
• Patient types: Neuro, trauma, alcohol withdrawal, respiratory distress, insulin drips
• Equipment used: Philips monitors, chest tubes, arterial lines, wound vacs, drains, external ventricular drains (EVDs), Nicom, BIPAP, Airvo
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR): EPIC

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Missouri
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 1 year of stepdown experience within the last year
• ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience

Job Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
• Care for patients post trauma, surgical interventions, and with medical comorbidities
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary departments
• Maintain patient rights and confidentiality
• Maintain professional accountability and evaluate care effectiveness
• Float on a rotational basis to critical care cluster or medical/surgical units

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Stand and walk most of the time during shifts
• Frequent bending, stooping, lifting, and turning patients with assistance
• Ability to push, pull, and grip up to 50 lbs; pinch up to 15 lbs; minimal kneeling, crouching, and crawling
• Exposure to blood and body fluids
• May work varying schedules and shifts based on patient care needs

Additional Information

• Flu vaccination or approved exemption required from November 1 to April 1; declinations not accepted
• Dress code: Black scrubs or Mercy-logo attire only; no other scrub colors allowed
• Night shift orientation occurs on day shift and requires availability for the entire week
• Must be a team player

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized step-down unit with a focus on neuro and trauma patients in a supportive, safety-conscious environment.