RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Full Time - Days

Position Details

• Mercy Hospital Washington
• Washington, MO
• Employment Type: Full-Time (36 hours/week)
• Shift: Days Shift (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• $20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs
• $15,000 for New Graduates

Position Overview

Mercy Hospital Washington is hiring Registered Nurses for their 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

• 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