Registered Nurse - Telemetry 2 to ICU Career Path
Mercy
Saint Louis MO 63141 US
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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.
Position Details:
DECEMBER GRADS WELCOME TO APPLY!
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.