RN 5A Telemetry Observation, Allegheny General

**Company :**
Allegheny Health Network
**Job Description :**

Date Posted: 20251003
Location: Allegheny General Hospital
Department: 5A Telemetry Observation Unit
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 features private rooms and primarily serves patients presenting with chest pain, transient ischemic attacks (TIAs), and trauma. The unit operates as a Clinical Decision Unit (CDU) or Observation Unit, providing a bridge between the Emergency Department and inpatient care.

**ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL:**

+ AGH is a Level I Shock Trauma Center
+ 5 state of the art ICU’s
+ State of the art Cancer Center
+ 550+ Beds