Registered Nurse - Stepdown / Critical Care

Fenton, Missouri

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Fenton, Missouri · new-grad experience · Compact license accepted

RNCritical CareStepdownICU

Posted Jul 29, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 30, 2026

What the posting states

Shift: Nights

About this role

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Provides direct nursing care in settings where patients require complex assessments and intervention, in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization. PRIMARY RESPONSILITIES include obtaining comprehensive patient data, analyzing assessment data to determine diagnosis, identifying optimal outcomes, developing and implementing care plans, evaluating progress, contributing to quality nursing practice, communicating effectively, integrating evidence-based practice, and applying critical care nursing practice based on age-specific and clinical needs.

Skills for this role

Initial patient assessmentCare plan developmentCare plan implementationPatient data collectionCritical & intensive careEvidence-based practicePatient safety measures implementationHealthcare diagnosisPatient interactionData entryPediatricsNeonatology

Certifications

BLSALSENPCNRPPALSTNCCNRP Essentials

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State
Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
No experience required
BLS HCP - American Heart Association (AHA)
Registered Nurse (RN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration or Compact State
ALS - American Heart Association (AHA)
ENPC - Emergency Nurses Association (ENA) or NRP - AAP or PALS - AHA or TNCC - ENA or NRP Essentials - AAP

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave
Flexible Payment Options (DailyPay)
Upfront Tuition Coverage (FlexPath Funded)
Health insurance

About the employer

SSM Health

Hiring organization

SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit, fully integrated health system serving communities across Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. With more than 40,000 team members and 15,000 providers, SSM Health operates hospitals, physician offices, outpatient and virtual care services, senior care,…

3.3 Google rating

What reviewers appreciate

Some nursing positions offer favorable schedules with no nights, weekends, or holidays
Sign-on bonuses available for qualified external candidates on certain roles
Comprehensive benefits package promoting physical, mental, and financial well-being

What reviewers flag

No specific employee review content was captured in the provided research from Glassdoor or Indeed to identify explicit negatives
The organization's prominent emphasis on 'commitment to healthy culture' may suggest past or ongoing workplace culture challenges being addressed
Sign-on bonuses being offered for certain roles may indicate recruitment or retention difficulties in specific areas

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Living in Fenton, MO

Fenton sits along the Meramec River in suburban St. Louis County, offering a quieter residential pace with easy metro access to St. Louis hospitals and amenities. Abundant parks and green space make it a practical home base for nurses who prefer a calmer setting near the city.