Registered Nurse - Telemetry 2 to ICU Career Path (Saint Louis)

<h1><span style=color:#a33600><b>Find your calling at Mercy!</b></span></h1><p></p>Overview:<br>Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional Registered Nurse – Telemetry 2 (Tele2) | Mercy St. Louis<br>Overview<br>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.<br>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.<p></p><h1><span style=color:#005cb9><b>Position Details:</b></span></h1><p></p><div><h2>DECEMBER GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!</h2><h2></h2><h2><b>What Sets Tele2 Apart</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Higher acuity than traditional Med Tele units</h2></li><li><h2>Equivalent in clinical complexity to <b>MPCU/CPCU</b>, but in a <b>smaller, more intimate unit setting</b></h2></li><li><h2>Strong exposure to cardiac and respiratory conditions requiring close monitoring</h2></li><li><h2>Excellent steppingstone for nurses interested in <b>stepdown or critical care pathways</b></h2></li></ul><h2></h2><h2><b>Patient Population</b></h2><h2>You will care for <b>adult patients (18–100 years)</b> with a variety of acute conditions, including:</h2><ul><li><h2>Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)</h2></li><li><h2>Chest pain (pre-procedural monitoring prior to surgery/intervention)</h2></li><li><h2>Patients requiring <b>high oxygen support</b></h2></li><li><h2>Cardiac and respiratory conditions requiring continuous telemetry</h2></li><li><h2>Overflow from <b>SPCU (surgical cardiac patients)</b></h2></li></ul><h2><b>Admission Sources</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Primarily <b>Emergency Department admissions</b></h2></li><li><h2>Some <b>direct admits</b> (not requiring ICU level care)</h2></li><li><h2>Occasional post-operative admissions</h2></li></ul><h2><b>Patient Flow</b></h2><ul><li><h2><b>Short stay unit</b> with rapid turnover</h2></li><li><h2>Approximately:</h2><ul><li><h2><b>50% discharge to home or skilled facility</b></h2></li><li><h2><b>50% may transfer</b> to higher or specialized levels of care if needed</h2></li></ul></li></ul><h2><b>Key Responsibilities</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Provide high-quality, patient-centered care in a telemetry setting</h2></li><li><h2>Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms and clinical changes</h2></li><li><h2>Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans</h2></li><li><h2>Manage patients with moderate to high acuity needs</h2></li><li><h2>Educate patients and families on treatment plans and discharge instructions</h2></li></ul><h2><b>Ideal Candidate</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Thrives in a <b>fast-paced, high-acuity environment</b></h2></li><li><h2>Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills</h2></li><li><h2>Passion for cardiac and complex medical patient care</h2></li><li><h2>Interested in advancing toward <b>stepdown or critical care nursing</b></h2></li></ul><h2><b>Why Mercy – Tele2</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Exposure to <b>stepdown-level acuity without ICU setting pressure</b></h2></li><li><h2>Supportive leadership with a <b>new, engaged nurse manager</b></h2></li><li><h2>Opportunity to build advanced telemetry and cardiac care skills</h2></li><li><h2>Smaller unit fosters strong teamwork and collaboration</h2></li></ul></div><h2><b>Qualifications:</b></h2><ul><li><h2>Education: Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN).</h2></li><li><h2>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.</h2></li><li><h2>Certifications: Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire.</h2></li></ul><p></p><h1><span style=color:#537824><b>Why Mercy?</b></span></h1><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p>