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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.