Travel Neuro Telemetry Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Telemetry position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 32-bed Neuro Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes trached patients, CVA, TBI, spinal surgery, encephalopathy, ESRD, psych issues, and brain tumors
• Patient ratio is 1:4 with central telemetry monitoring
• Shift is 12-hour nights, 7pm to 7am
• Four weekend shifts required every four weeks
• Float to other telemetry units or tele overflow in ICU as needed
• Cerner EMR utilized and must be able to use WOWs
• Unit is fast-paced with average length of stay 4-5 days
• Charge nurse takes a light patient assignment and nurse aides are available on each shift
• Team environment with SWAT RN available for difficult IV starts, pharmacy and respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Required to wear steel gray scrubs
• Bedside report is standard practice
• Holidays are assigned based on unit rotation
• Men must be clean shaven for fit test; natural hair color and no facial piercings required
• First-time travelers are considered if all requirements are met
• Not eligible if employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the last year in a direct role
• Floor-specific orientation is provided over two days

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent RN experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Level 1 trauma experience is required
• Ability to interpret EKGs and titrate drips including Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Insulin drips
• Experience in neuro telemetry nursing strongly preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance; two attempts allowed
• Must pass SIMs Lab skills check on Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one of orientation
• Must provide two recent professional references, including one supervisor reference from the past 12 months
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility based on driver’s license

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