Medical-Surgical Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chandler, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg night shift position in an acute care hospital, requiring strong telemetry and strip reading skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed Med/Surg unit with orthopedic, surgical, and oncology patients
• Acute care hospital setting with Level 1 trauma designation
• Most patients are surgical (80%), with the remainder oncology; frequent knee and hip cases under a JHACO-certified program
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 for both days and nights
• Telemonitoring performed with GE monitors at a central monitoring station
• 12-hour night shifts with a requirement of four weekend shifts per four-week period; one major and one minor holiday coverage required
• Floating is required to Med/Surg Tele units B2C and B2D, as well as potentially to a sister facility
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Responsibilities include monitoring patients with post-surgical, orthopedic, oncology, and other specialized needs
• Support from a charge nurse (non-assigned), unit supervisor, and PCTs or Task RNs depending on shift
• RT and pharmacy services are available 24/7; SWAT nurse available for difficult IV starts
• Navy scrubs are required
• Travelers must complete floor-specific orientation (two shifts)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit Health or Dignity within the past year
• Must pass testing on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day; failure in testing may result in ineligibility for 6 months
• Spectralink phones are used, with call lights attached
• First to float among staff is required

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; no pending licenses accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience, with at least 6 months recent practice
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Ability to read telemetry strips and titrate amiodarone and cardizem down as needed
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts and a pass/fail Sim Lab on the first day
• Experience with telemetry equipment and technology required
• Must be able to provide a current driver’s license; applicants cannot reside within 50 miles of the facility
• Must provide two professional references according to specification: one recent supervisor (within 12 months) and one peer or supervisor (within 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