Registered Nurse - Telemetry 2 to ICU Career Path
On-siteCollinsville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms for adult patients with congestive heart failure, chest pain, or respiratory conditions requiring high oxygen support. Manage moderate to high acuity needs by collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care plans and educate families on treatment and discharge instructions. Provide patient-centered care in a fast-paced telemetry setting with rapid turnover, serving as a steppingstone toward advanced clinical skills. This role offers exposure to stepdown-level acuity without ICU pressure in a supportive, close-knit unit. Ideal for nurses seeking to build advanced telemetry and cardiac care expertise before advancing to critical care pathways.
Required Qualifications
- Graduated from a school of nursing (Associate's Degree, Diploma, or BSN)
- 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
- Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association or successful completion of course within 30 days of hire
Desired Qualifications
- 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
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