RN New Grad Telemetry ICU Full-time
Mercy

New Grad RN Residency - Telemetry 2 (Critical Care)

Mercy Creve Coeur, MO 63141, US

Find your calling at Mercy!

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
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 has 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 (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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