New Grad RN Residency Telemetry 2-ICU Career Path

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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 (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.