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

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry Float Pool position requiring AZ or compact licensure and strong cardiac drip titration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry Float Pool within an acute care hospital setting
• Float between Telemetry, MedSurg, ICU, Cardiac Tele, Cath Lab, ER, observation floors, and both Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses
• Posts include Tele CV, Tele Neuro, and MedSurg units with patient ratios of 1:3-4 for Telemetry and 1:4 for MedSurg
• Care for cardiac, neurological, post-surgical, and oncology patient populations
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips such as Amio, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine required
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with four weekend shifts per schedule period
• Expect to float to similar or lower acuity units; notification of campus/unit at least 1.5 hours before shift
• Uses Cerner EMR for documentation
• Work requires flexibility with floating between multiple units and campuses, with mid-shift movement possible
• Care includes a variety of patient conditions: post-cath lab, post-vascular, day 2 CABG, post-neuro surgical, CVA, ortho, oncology, and elective surgical patients
• Centralized telemetry monitoring and team support from PCTs as well as a charge nurse who does not take patients
• Hospitalist coverage with RT and Pharmacy services available 24/7
• Scrub color is navy
• Must work two out of three major holidays during the assignment
• Floor-specific orientation provided (2 shifts)
• Returning candidates must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit affiliated facility within the last year
• Travelers who fail either the dysrhythmia or Sim Lab exams may be disqualified for 6 months from CommonSpirit positions in the region

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in Telemetry or relevant acute care units
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to interpret EKGs and titrate cardiac drips
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing (2 attempts maximum)
• Must pass a Sim Lab test on first day of orientation
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references: one supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from last 3 years

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