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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Stepdown - Progressive Care Unit (PCU) - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH

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.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 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
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. 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

Mercy Health BSMH
Hiring organization

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 ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

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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