Graduate Nurse 5A Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General
Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.
Posted Oct 2 · New grads welcomed
- Pay
- Not posted
- Shift and hours
- Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy72 hours every two weeks
- Unit and setting
- 5A Telemetry Observation Unit · Hospital The unit primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, and altered mental status.
- License
- RN license Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC).
- Term
- Permanent Status: Full TimeFull Time
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed Graduate Nurse 5A Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General
- License
- Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC) Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). Check your license
- Certification
- CPR certification
- Also asks
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
- Also asks
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
- Also asks
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Your six-month RN application plan
Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates.
6 months before
Shortlist units
Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.
Find residencies →4–6 months before
Apply as windows open
Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.
Explore new grad jobs →2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questions →Around graduation
Confirm your start
Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.
Plan your license →
Why start this early?
Advocate describes a 6–9 month application runway for several regional RN programs. These milestones are a planning guide, not deadlines for every employer. See program calendars.
What it pays
Benefits
- Health Insurance
Pay isn’t listed.
The role and schedule
- Patients
- Patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, altered mental status, awaiting IR procedures, and those no longer able to care for themselves at home The unit primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, and altered mental status.
- Union
- Union position
- Care model
- Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit bridging ED and longer stay inpatient care 5A operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and longer stay inpatient care.
- Day to day
- Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills.
- Day to day
- Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements.
- Day to day
- Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members.
- Day to day
- Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge.
- Day to day
- Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.
- Unit size
- 38 bed unit
- Hours stated
- 72 hours every two weeks Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
- Weekends
- Rotating weekends per policy Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
- Holidays
- Holiday per policy
- Details
- 550+ bed hospital Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty.
- Details
- Magnet recognition
- Details
- Accredited Level 1 Trauma Center
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through base pay range and differentials?
- What should I expect for holiday and call?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
Your fit
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
Original listing
Posted on West Penn Allegheny Health System’s careers page.
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Company
Allegheny Health Network Job Description
- Date Posted: 20260619
- Location: Allegheny General Hospital
- Department: 5A Telemetry Observation
- Status: Full Time
- Shift: 72 hours every two weeks
- Rotation with rotating weekends and holiday per policy
- Union: Yes
The unit
Allegheny General Hospital's 5A Telemetry Observation Unit is a specialized 38 bed unit focused on providing rapid assessment, treatment, and monitoring for patients with acute medical conditions. The unit primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), trauma, and altered mental status. Patients awaiting IR procedures, and those no longer able to care for themselves at home, are also cared for on this unit. 5A operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and longer stay inpatient care.
Allegheny general hospital
Allegheny General Hospital (AGH), located on the North Side of Pittsburgh, is a 550+ bed hospital renowned for its advanced care across nearly every medical and surgical specialty. AGH is proud to hold Magnet recognition for nursing excellence and was the first accredited Level 1 Trauma Center in western Pennsylvania, providing 24/7 care for all types of traumatic injuries.
Allegheny health network
At AHN, employees trust working together and place patients at the center of all they do. This multi-hospital system, a part of Highmark Health, is transforming the future of healthcare by providing highly effective services to customers, patients and communities. AHN has commitment and dedication to being inclusive, valuing fresh perspectives, and offering the best growth and educational opportunities to employees.
General
Overview
Responsible and accountable for a designated patient population for the purpose of providing care based upon enactment of the nursing process.
Essential
Responsibilities
Demonstrates clinical assessment skills and care planning skills. Provides safe and effective care for the age population served according to regulatory requirements. Professionally directs and manages the activities of the patient care delivery by the team members. Collaborates with the multidisciplinary team for the plan of care from admission through discharge. Assesses learning needs of patient and family and provides education based on age, culture and willingness to learn.
Qualifications
Minimum Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Current State of PA RN licensure OR Current multi-state licensure through the enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact (eNLC). CPR certification Additional Employment
Requirements
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