Travel Telemetry Float Pool RN
Chandler, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry Float Pool position requiring an active AZ or compact RN license, with cardiac drip titration skills and the ability to float between units.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry Float Pool within an acute care setting, floating between Telemetry, Neuro, Cardiac, Medical-Surgical, and holding areas as needed
• Care areas include Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses, with notification of assignment 1.5 hours before start of shift
• Patient populations include cardiac, neuro, post-surgical, oncology, ortho, and general MedSurg patients ages 15 and up
• Nurse-to-patient ratios typically range from 1:3-4 on Tele and Neuro units and 1:4 on MedSurg units
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 pm – 7:00 am, with four weekend shifts per scheduling period and requirement to work two of three major holidays
• Centralized telemetry monitoring; nurses must be able to interpret EKGs
• Cerner EMR is used in all units
• Float between Tele, MedSurg, Neuro, Cardiac, ICU, Cath Lab, observation, and holding areas according to unit needs and your clinical competency
• Assignment may require campus-to-campus floating, 9 miles apart, with proper timekeeping procedures
• Daily duties include telemetry monitoring, EKG interpretation, management of post-procedural and acute medical/surgical patients, and cardiac drip titration
• Orientation includes 2 days on the floor per unit floated to
• Pass/fail skills validation for sterile technique on day one of orientation
• Scrub color is navy throughout all units
• No pediatrics—patients are ages 15 and older
• Support includes charge nurse (non-assigned), clinical supervisor, PCTs, and 24/7 RT and pharmacy coverage
• Spectralink phones used with call light attachment in MedSurg units

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN (NLC) license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent Telemetry experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Amio, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine, Cardizem) down only
• Experience with Cerner EMR preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract and a Sim Lab on day one of orientation; failure on either disqualifies for 6 months
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility to qualify for travel contract
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates may not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facilities in the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts