Visual Monitor Unit Telemetry Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in the Visual Monitor Unit with Level I trauma and telemetry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Visual Monitor Unit, a MedSurg/Telemetry unit within an acute care Level I trauma setting
• 14-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes those with medical needs and secondary psychiatric or behavioral health diagnoses
• Every patient room is video monitored, with additional support from behavior health techs and security staff
• Uses Cerner EMR system
• 12-hour day shifts from 7am to 7pm, with work every 3rd weekend
• Expected to float to ED psych holds and other MedSurg units as needed
• No ventilator patients
• Required to wear navy scrubs and carry panic buttons
• Holiday shifts follow permanent staff rotation
• Primary responsibilities include providing medical and telemetry care to patients with co-occurring psychiatric or behavioral health needs
• Collaboration with an in-unit psychiatric physician, behavior techs, and security personnel
• SIMs Lab is mandatory and must be passed on the first day of orientation; failure after two attempts results in ineligibility for 6 months
• Chemical restraints are more commonly used than physical restraints
• Orientation specific to the floor consists of two shifts
• Weekend and holiday work are required according to the assigned rotation
• First-time travelers with adequate MedSurg/Telemetry skills and desire to work with mentally ill patients will be considered
• Minimum residence distance requirements apply for candidates in certain states

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration, pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years recent MedSurg/Telemetry RN experience
• Level I trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass dysrhythmia (DYS) examination prior to offer, with two attempts allowed
• Competency in sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes assessed on day one of orientation through a pass/fail SIMs Lab
• Must provide two professional references: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and a second supervisor or peer reference from within the last 3 years
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Cannot have been employed directly (full, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past 12 months

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