Cardiac Telemetry RN — Impactful Care & Growth

Merit Health Wesley; Hattiesburg (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Education assistance and student loan

Life and disability insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Merit Health Wesley is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team, administer medications, and support families throughout the patient journey.

The role requires strong assessment, documentation, and infection control skills, with opportunities to advance professionally within a supportive, community-focused hospital setting in Mississippi.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of experience in a clinical nursing role or student clinical rotations in an acute care setting required
• RN licensure in state or compact state required
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required; ACLS/PALS/NRP preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and delivers patient-centered care per nursing process and organizational protocols
• Performs thorough patient assessments and documents findings accurately
• Administers prescribed medications and monitors for side effects
• Assists physicians during procedures within competency scope
• Develops and evaluates individualized care plans with the healthcare team
• Responds to medical emergencies and participates in life-saving interventions
• Educates patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care
• Maintains infection control practices and uses medical equipment safely
• Documents care thoroughly in the medical record and ensures continuity of care
• Maintains regular attendance and complies with policies

Skills

Nursing process

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Effective communication

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Infection control

Documentation

Safety awareness

Tools

Telemetry equipment

Job description

Merit Health Wesley is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide patient-centered care across the nursing process. You will coordinate care with physicians and the healthcare team, administer medications, and support families throughout the patient journey.

The role requires strong assessment, documentation, and infection control skills, with opportunities to advance professionally within a supportive, community-focused hospital setting in Mississippi.