Mercy Health·Cincinnati, Ohio
The RN is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients in the Progressive Care Unit, acting as a bridge between Med-Surg and ICU. Key duties include assessing patient status, developing care plans, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.
5W PCU - West It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, 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 Employer, 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.
Candidates must have a current state RN license, BLS certification, and at least one year of RN experience. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing and ACLS certification are preferred.
Market context
Progressive care and step-down RN openings in Ohio typically draw steady interest because hospitals need nurses who can manage higher-acuity patients while supporting safe transitions from ICU to med-surg care. This role is competitive because employers often look for an active Ohio RN license, BLS, and prior RN experience, with BSN and ACLS preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your experience matches the unit’s acuity and be ready to highlight step-down or telemetry work in your application.