Registered Nurse; RN – Neuro​/Spine St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro/Spine (5S) – St. Elizabeth Youngstown

Mercy Health invites applications for the Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro/Spine (5S) – St. Elizabeth Youngstown role. The position is full‑time, overnight shift, caring for neuro/spine injuries and post‑operative patients in a 5‑S medical/surgical unit.

• Perform and document complete patient assessments.
• Initiate and maintain nursing care plans for all assigned patients.
• Administer medications safely in accordance with Mercy Health policies.
• Provide individualized and comprehensive teaching to patients and families.
• Serve as a point of contact for care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Advocate for patients in collaboration with spiritual care, palliative care, and ethics teams.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to establish goals and strategies for patient discharge or continuing care needs.

• Current RN license in Ohio or covered by a license compact (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire; ACLS acceptable in lieu of BLS).
• RN‑BC or other critical care certification (preferred).
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred).
• Minimum one year of RN experience (acquired in a 5‑S or acute care hospital setting).
• Strong evidence‑based clinical knowledge and proficiency in the nursing process.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under high stress, manage fluctuating workloads, and maintain patient safety.

• Competitive salary with incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources.
• Paid time off, parental & FMLA leave, short‑ and long‑term disability, and backup child and elder care.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
• Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at