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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and Level 1 trauma background.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level 1 Trauma facility
• 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 neuro diagnoses
• Patient ratio is 1:4 on both days and nights
• Primarily Med/Surg with some telemetry monitoring required
• Bipap ventilators on unit managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Charge nurse has no patient assignment; one resource RN available on days and nights
• PCT support: 1-2 on days, 1 at night
• SWAT RN available for difficult IV access
• RT and pharmacy available 24/7
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week period; self-scheduling
• Travelers are first to float; float areas may include Med/Surg, Telemetry, Westgate campus, or AZ General Laveen Campus
• Holiday rotation based on unit coverage needs

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• BSN preferred; Med/Surg or Telemetry certification preferred
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to detect subtle changes in neurological patients
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts allowed
• Two 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
• Copy of valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide acute nursing care to neuro patients including epilepsy monitoring, post-surgical neuro care, and TBI management
• Med/Surg or Tele-trained RNs with strong skills will be trained on-unit to assess cranial nerves
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit, preceded by a 12-hour general orientation
• Day 1 of orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been dismissed for breaking sterile field
• Candidates who are not confident in maintaining sterile field are unlikely to be a good fit for this position
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; those employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Personal vehicle required — travel team members must provide their own transportation
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean-shaven to pass fit testing
• Scrub color: Grey's Anatomy steel grey
• Candidates are entered into the holiday rotation based on unit coverage needs