Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring RN - Telemetry
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit position requiring at least 2 years of experience, Level 1 trauma background, and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit (6N) with 48 total beds, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms
• Patient population includes epilepsy (24–48 hour trend EEGs), brain tumors, subdural hematomas, scoliosis surgeries, TBI, and other neurological diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on both days and nights
• Charge nurse present with no patient assignment; one resource RN available on day and night shifts
• PCTs available: 1–2 on days, 1 at night
• Primarily Med/Surg with some telemetry monitoring required
• BiPAP ventilators used; Respiratory Therapy manages vents 24/7
• IV SWAT RN available for difficult IV access
• Hospitalist or intensivist present in-house during day shift
• Pharmacy available 24/7
• Charting performed in Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm–7am
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday shifts assigned based on unit rotation
• Floating possible to Med/Surg and Telemetry floors
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts
• Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills required, including the ability to detect subtle neurological changes
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• BSN preferred but not required
• Med/Surg or Telemetry certification preferred

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include neurological assessments, cranial nerve assessment (training provided for qualified Med/Surg-Tele RNs), telemetry monitoring, and care for epilepsy and complex neuro patients
• On Day 1 of orientation, nurses must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been dismissed during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• Orientation also includes educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit
• Self-scheduling model used for the unit
• Scrub color required: Grey's Anatomy steel
• Natural hair color required and facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as eligible or ineligible for this position