New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stepdown - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - The Jewish Hospital
Deer Park, Ohio
Posted Oct 25 · New grads welcomed
- Unit and setting
- ICU
- License
- RN licenseCurrent state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Certification
- BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)After hire · within 6 months
- Education
- As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters.
- Experience
- 1 year of RN experience 1 year of RN experience (required)
- Also asks
- New grads welcome to apply!
- Also asks
- We support your well-being—personally and professionally.
- Also asks
- Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.
- Also asks
- What we offer
- Also asks
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Also asks
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
- Also asks
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Also asks
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
- Also asks
- Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Preferred
- Education
- Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
- Experience
- 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred)
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for shifts, weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
ICU / Critical Care has an opening for new graduates. This employer welcomes new graduates for this role. See the posting’s qualifications and orientation details.
Original listing
Posted on Mercy Health BSMH’s careers page.
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Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stepdown - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - The Jewish Hospital
Job Summary
The Progressive Care (Step down) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by: Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status Acting as the service line between Med-Surg and ICU units Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team Conducts initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyzes assessment data, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness Serves as point of contact for patients' care coordination throughout hospital departments Acts as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures Other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)
Certifications
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within 6 months of hire)
Experience
1 year of RN experience (required) New grads welcome to apply! 6 months RN experience in an acute care hospital setting (preferred) As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally.
Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. 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'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. 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 recruitment@mercy.com
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Deer Park, OH
Living costs about 7% below the US average
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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stepdown - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - The Jewish Hospital
Est.Estimated $33–46/hr