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Registered Nurse - Telemetry 2 (Tele2) | Mercy St. Louis
Overview
Join Mercy St. Louis on our Telemetry Level 2 (Tele2) unit, a fast-paced, high-acuity environment designed for nurses who enjoy critical thinking and dynamic patient care. Tele2 provides care at an acuity level between stepdown and general med-tele, offering an excellent opportunity to build advanced clinical skills.
Although smaller in size, this unit mirrors the patient complexity and clinical expectations of our MPCU/CPCU units, making it ideal for nurses seeking stepdown-level experience in a more close-knit setting. The unit is also now expanded from 18 beds to 24.
Position Details:
What Sets Tele2 Apart
* Higher acuity than traditional Med Tele units
* Equivalent in clinical complexity to MPCU/CPCU, but in a smaller, more intimate unit setting
* Strong exposure to cardiac and respiratory conditions requiring close monitoring
* Excellent steppingstone for nurses interested in stepdown or critical care pathways
Patient Population
You will care for adult patients (18-100 years) with a variety of acute conditions, including:
* Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
* Chest pain (pre-procedural monitoring prior to surgery/intervention)
* Patients requiring high oxygen support
* Cardiac and respiratory conditions requiring continuous telemetry
* Overflow from SPCU (surgical cardiac patients)
Admission Sources
* Primarily Emergency Department admissions
* Some direct admits (not requiring ICU level care)
* Occasional post-operative admissions
Patient Flow
* Short stay unit with rapid turnover
* Approximately:
* 50% discharge to home or skilled facility
* 50% may transfer to higher or specialized levels of care if needed
Key Responsibilities
* Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a telemetry setting
* Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and clinical changes
* Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans
* Manage patients with moderate to high acuity needs
* Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions
Ideal Candidate
* Thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
* Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills
* Passion for cardiac and complex medical patient care
* Interested in advancing toward stepdown or critical care nursing
Why Mercy - Tele2
* Exposure to stepdown-level acuity without ICU setting pressure
* Supportive leadership with a new, engaged nurse manager
* Opportunity to build advanced telemetry and cardiac care skills
* Smaller unit fosters strong teamwork and collaboration
Qualifications:
* Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).
* Licensure: Is personally responsible for obtaining, and maintaining, a current RN license within the hiring state and/or compact licensure in which nursing duties are performed and must meet all state board of nursing requirements.
* Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.
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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Who can apply
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