Registered Nurse; RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit; CVICU - Heart Recovery - Ande

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – Open Heart Recovery – Anderson Hospital

Join Mercy Health in providing the highest quality of health care to our communities. This role is for an experienced Registered Nurse who will deliver comprehensive patient care in a high‑acuity cardiology environment.

The Stepdown RN delivers patient care using the nursing process, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, coordinating patient teaching, and managing care of patients with multi‑system organ failure and trauma.

• Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes data, creates and implements care plans, and evaluates treatment effectiveness.
• Administers medications following state, Mercy Health, and ACIC policies.
• Coordinates care within hospital departments and serves as point of contact.
• Advocates for patient safety, quality improvement, and ethical care.
• Uses AACN Synergy Model to support physiologic, psychological, and psychosocial stability across the lifespan.
• Prioritizes evidence‑based actions, adapts to rapidly changing conditions, and communicates with families.
• Follows BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model and core concepts.

• Current RN license in the state of employment or covered by compact (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (required); ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, required within 6 months).
• CCRN or PCCN (preferred).
• National Institute of Health Stroke Certification (preferred).

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).

• 1 year RN experience in acute care (required).
• 6 months RN experience in acute care hospital (preferred).

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred).
• Critical Care Course (preferred).

• Clinical assessment and patient teaching.
• Evidence‑based decision making and care coordination.
• Interpersonal communication and collaboration.
• Cultural diversity and inclusion.
• Resilience, self‑care, and professional growth.
• Advanced cardiac care (e.g., chest tubes, transvenous pacing, sedation).
• Use of respiratory modalities and monitoring techniques.

• High stress and fluctuating workloads.
• Potential exposure to physical altercations, verbal abuse, and hazardous substances.
• Potential for physical restraints and high noise levels.
• Universal precautions and infection control policies required.

Includes lifting/carrying, pushing/pulling, stooping, climbing, bending, sitting, walking, standing, manual dexterity, shift work, and exposure to alarms, rapid movements, and various physical demands.

Adult (18‑64 years) and geriatric (65+ years) patients in a high‑acuity cardiovascular unit.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA, life insurance, and mental health resources.
• Paid time off, parental & FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and backup child/elder care.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, or disability. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at