Registered Nurse; RN - Progressive Care; Stepdown - Springfield Regional Medical Center

Mercy Health is a faith‑based and patient‑focused organization committed to the health and well‑being of all people through exceptional patient care. Success depends on a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. We seek individuals who share our values—compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship—to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The Progressive Care (Step down) registered nurse delivers exceptional nursing care to patients by utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills, assessing patient status, acting as the service line between Med‑Surg and ICU units, determining priorities, developing and performing patient care plans, and ensuring a safe therapeutic environment.

• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessment, analyze assessment data, create a plan of care, implement treatment, and evaluate treatment effectiveness.
• Serve as the point of contact for patients’ care coordination throughout hospital departments.
• Act as a patient safety advocate by participating in ongoing quality improvement in the department.
• Administer medications in a safe manner in compliance with state practice and the organization’s policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred, not required).

• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support or ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (preferred at hire; must obtain from an approved source prior to direct patient care, ACLS required within six months of hire).

• Minimum 1 year of RN experience (required).
• Preferred 6 months of RN experience in an acute care hospital setting.

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 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 would 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  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