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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.
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: o 50% discharge to home or skilled facility o 50% may transfer to higher or specialized levels of care if needed Position Details:
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.