Cardiovascular Progressive Care Unit (CVPCU)

Mercy Hospital South | St. Louis, MO

Schedule: Full-Time | 36 hours/week

Shift: Days and Nights Available

❤️ 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