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Registered Nurse Telemetry 2 to ICU Career Path
Job Location:
Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not provided by the employer
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
29 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
26 October 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Find your calling at Mercy!
Overview:Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional 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.
Position Details:
DECEMBER GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!
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:
- 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 (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.
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 youll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation technology and compassion. As we grow youll grow with us.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Mercy is one of the largest U.S. health systems with 44 acute care & specialty hospitals, over 700 physician & outpatient clinics in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri & Oklahoma.
