Acute Cardiac RN – Telemetry & Critical Care

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley is seeking a Telemetry RN to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team. You will coordinate assessments, plan and implement care, administer medications, and participate in life-saving interventions as needed.

The role emphasizes telemetry monitoring, rapid response, and adherence to infection control and safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth within a compassionate hospital setting.

Qualifications

• RN licensed to practice in the United States.
• BCLS certification required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred.
• Telemetry RN duties include monitoring telemetry and patient education.
• Strong teamwork and communication with interdisciplinary staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver patient-centered care following nursing process and physician orders.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor for adverse effects.
• Assist physicians during procedures within competency.
• Provide age-appropriate education to patients and families.
• Monitor equipment and ensure patient safety and infection control.

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Telemetry interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Team collaboration

Infection control

Education

RN license

BCLS certification

ACLS preferred

PALS preferred

NRP preferred

Job description

Merit Health Wesley is seeking a Telemetry RN to provide patient-centered care through the nursing process and collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team. You will coordinate assessments, plan and implement care, administer medications, and participate in life-saving interventions as needed.

The role emphasizes telemetry monitoring, rapid response, and adherence to infection control and safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth within a compassionate hospital setting.