Registered Nurse Telemetry 2 (Critical Care)

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.

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 (18100 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:
o50% discharge to home or skilled facility
o50% 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 (Associates 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.

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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.