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New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) - Coronary Care Unit (CCU) - Fairfield Hospital

Mercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky) logoMercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky)~$15–$45/hrtypicalFairfield, OHRegularPosted 2d agoStill open, checked every night
  • Full-time
  • BLS
  • ACLS

How this pay compares

This posting does not state an hourly rate. Open ICU nurse jobs in Ohio post a median of $39.20 an hour, the middle half $36.90–$41.92, across 7 jobs that state their pay. ICU nurses employed in Ohio earn a median of $39.67 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Medicare rating of Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital

Medicare gives Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Ohio's hospitals average 3.6). 80% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 55% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Ohio hospitals by rating.

What this hospital paid

By Mercy Health - Fairfield Hospital's report to Medicare, its registered nurse hours averaged $56.89 an hour in 2022 pay periods, its own and contract staff together, before benefits, against $51.50 an hour across Ohio's hospitals. An average over every such hour, not this job's pay: the posting states its own. What Ohio hospitals pay nurses.

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What Ohio law says about nurse staffing

  • Nurse staffing committee or plan: Ohio hospitals must convene a nursing care committee, at least half direct care nurses, that recommends the nursing services staffing plan (section 3727.52). Ohio Rev. Code § 3727.51(A) (source: Ohio Rev. Code § 3727.51(A))

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About the job

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

New Grad Registered Nurse (RN) – ICU (Critical Care) – Fairfield Hospital

Job Summary

The New Grad ICU (Critical Care) Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

  • Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
  • Determining the priority of the patient’s problems and needs
  • Implementing clinical nursing interventions to acute, critical patients that require intensive medical care
  • Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
  • Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions

  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team
  • Conducts and analyzes initial and ongoing patient assessment, creates a plan of care, implements treatment, and evaluates treatment effectiveness
  • Synthesizes and prioritizes information in order to take immediate and decisive evidence-based, patient-focused action using clinical judgement and clinical inquiry.
  • Anticipates and responds with confidence and adapts to rapidly changing patient conditions
  • Administer medications in a safe manner consistent with the State of Practice and the organization’s policies and procedures
  • Other duties as assigned

Education

  • Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred, not required)

Certifications

  • Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN) or RN applicant
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association (preferred, not required)
  • ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support (required within 6 months of hire)

Experience

  • Previous experience as an LPN or Patient Care Tech/CNA (preferred)

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being - personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

  • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 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'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 Employers, 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

From Mercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky)'s job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Mercy Health (Ohio and Kentucky)

Mercy Health is the Ohio and Kentucky brand of Bon Secours Mercy Health, a Catholic health care ministry, with nearly 35,000 (source: Mercy Health, About Us) employees and more than 600 (source: Mercy Health, About Us) points of care in regions including Cincinnati, Toledo, Youngstown, Lima, Lorain and Springfield. Source: Mercy Health, About Us

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