RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Full Time - Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Washington (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + bonuses

Shift differential

Premium pay opportunities

Student loan forgiveness

Tuition reimbursement

Insurance from day one

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Strong staffing support

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Washington in Missouri is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Telemetry unit to provide direct patient care and monitor cardiac rhythms in a fast-paced setting. You will administer medications, collaborate with care teams, and educate patients and families.

Mercy offers competitive salary with shift differential, up to $8/hour premium pay opportunities, loan forgiveness, tuition reimbursement, and comprehensive benefits starting day one, plus PTO and retirement matching for

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Missouri or compact state.
• BLS certification required within 30 days.
• ACLS certification required within 30 days.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac and telemetry patients.
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams.
• Educate patients and families on cardiac health and recovery.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation.

Skills

Patient care

Telemetry nursing

Education

Missouri RN license or compact license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry – Days

Job Description

Find your calling at Mercy!

Overview

Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care. Maintains professional accountability for provision of patient care for the assigned patients. Evaluates the overall effectiveness of care provided by other direct care givers. Coordinates the patient care in conjunction with other departments. Maintains patient rights and confidentiality of patient information. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiac Telemetry – Days

Mercy Hospital Washington – Washington, MO

Employment Type: Full-Time (36 hours/week)

Shift: Night Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)

$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs | $15,000 for New Graduates

Why This Role Stands Out

• Competitive RN salary plus shift differential and bonus pay
• Up to $8/hour additional premium pay opportunities
• Weekend option program with up to $20/hour additional pay
• Up to $20,000 student loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 annually
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting day one
• Paid time off and vacation
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Supportive work environment with strong staffing ratios

Position Overview

Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring Registered Nurses for our Cardiac Telemetry unit. This role is ideal for nurses interested in cardiac care, acute care nursing, and advancing clinical skills in a fast‑paced hospital setting.

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac and telemetry patients
• Monitor cardiac rhythms and respond to changes in patient condition
• Administer medications and treatments per physician orders
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
• Educate patients and families on cardiac health and recovery
• Maintain accurate patient documentation

Unit Details – Cardiac Telemetry

• 35-bed cardiac telemetry unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Patient care support provided by PCAs

Common Diagnoses And Conditions

• ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Hypertension and blood pressure management
• Stroke care
• Post-cardiac catheterization recovery

Minimum Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact license)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 30 days)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within 30 days)
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in telemetry, cardiac care, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing
• Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills

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.

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