New Grad RN Residency - Telemetry 2 (Critical Care)

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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
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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