RN - Cardiac Telemetry - Full Time - Nights
Washington, Missouri
- Eligibility
- License
- RN licenseActive Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact license)
- Term
- Permanent
Do you qualify?
- New grads
- Welcomed
- License
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Missouri or compact license) Check your license
- Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (required within 30 days)
- Certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification (required within 30 days)
- Also asks
- Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds
Preferred
- Experience
- Experience in telemetry, cardiac care, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing Preferred Qualifications: Experience in telemetry, cardiac care, critical care, or medical-surgical nursing
- Also asks
- Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills Preferred Qualifications: Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills
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 residencies4–6 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 jobs2–3 months before
Meet the unit manager
Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.
Prepare your questionsAround 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
- Sign-on bonus
- $20,000
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Loan forgiveness
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for advancement
More benefits (2)
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
The workplace
Worth asking
- Can you walk me through sign-on bonus repayment terms?
- What should I expect for weekly hours, weekend, holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to askFewer questions
- What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
- How are floating and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit
On your path
Telemetry is open from year one. One of the most open front doors in acute care; ACLS and rhythm.
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- Washington, Missouri
- Nursing
- Nursing
- Regular
- Full-time
- Mercy Hospital Washington
- JR267615
Find your calling at Mercy!
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 – Nights
Mercy Hospital Washington – Washington, MO
Employment Type: Full-Time (36 hours/week) Shift: Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus for Experienced RNs | $15,000 for New Graduates
Limited-time hiring incentive. Apply now.
New Graduate Nurses Encouraged to Apply!
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
Apply Today
Join Mercy Hospital Washington and grow your nursing career in a high-demand specialty with strong support, leadership, and advancement opportunities.
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.
keyword(s): RN, Registered Nurse, Cardiac Telemetry, Sign on bonus
What's around it?
Washington, MOFrom Census ACS 2024.
Living costs about 9% below the US average
- Median rent
- $827/mo
- Household income
- $79,173/yr, all local households, not nurse pay