LPN PCU Full-time
Mercy

LPN, Cardiac Stepdown, FT Nights

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview:

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and mercy service standards.

Position Details:

Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU)

Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Nights - 7p-7:30am

Sign on Bonus:

  • $2,000 for Graduate Nurse LPNs
  • $3,000 for Experienced LPNs

❤️ About the CVPCU

CVPCU specializes in caring for complex cardiovascular and thoracic patients, including:

  • Post‑operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients
  • Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
  • Atrial fibrillation and other arrhythmias
  • STEMI and myocardial infarctions
  • Pulmonary issues
  • Kidney failure
  • Overdoses and medical step‑down patients

You’ll work closely with surgeons, cardiologists, and the heart clinic to ensure patients transition safely and confidently back home

🚀 What You Can Expect on the Unit

  • A fast-paced, upbeat environment with strong interdisciplinary collaboration
  • Complex and highly rewarding patient care that sharpens your skills
  • Supportive leadership and a team that truly has each other’s backs
  • A stepping-stone to advanced specialties such as ICU, ED, Cath Lab, and CMICU

Our nurses thrive here — and many move into specialty areas thanks to the strong foundation they build in CPCU.

🎓 Training, Support & Career Growth

Whether you’re a new graduate or an experienced RN, we set you up for long-term success:

  • Structured orientation with dedicated preceptors
  • Access to Mercy’s Nurse Residency Program (for GNs)
  • Ongoing mentorship and professional development
  • Opportunities to cross‑train and grow into specialty roles

💙 Why CVPCU at Mercy South?

  • Positive nurse-to-patient ratios
  • Strong physician–nurse collaboration
  • A leadership team that is visible, supportive, and invested in staff success
  • Opportunities to learn advanced cardiac monitoring
  • A unit culture built on respect, communication, and teamwork
  • A chance to make a meaningful difference for patients during life‑altering moments

💼 Benefits That Matter

Mercy offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Loan forgiveness programs (where applicable)
  • Competitive pay + shift differentials
  • Retirement matching
  • Day-one health, vision, and dental benefits
  • PTO & short-term disability
  • Free parking

📣 Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for a dynamic cardiovascular environment with unmatched support and growth opportunities, we’d love to talk with you!

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with one of the following:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Nursing Diploma
  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Licensure: Must hold and maintain a current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Missouri or possess compact licensure, in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.

Experience: Previous hospital experience is preferred and may be required depending on the unit.

Certifications:

  • Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association, or completion within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Education: BSN preferred
  • Licensure: Additional state licensure or specialty certifications preferred
  • Experience: Prior experience in specialty area or similar clinical setting

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs regularly
  • Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift
  • Ability to grip, reach, bend, kneel, twist, and squat as needed to perform nursing duties

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.

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