Registered Nurse - Telemetry 2 to ICU Career Path

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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 (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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