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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 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 at least 2 years of experience and Level 1 Trauma background.

Details

• Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital setting
• 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 tumor, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, TBI, and other neurological diagnoses
• Patient ratio is 1:4 on both days and nights
• Charge nurse present with no patient assignment; one resource RN available on days and nights
• PCT support: 1-2 on days, 1 at night
• Primarily Med/Surg with some telemetry monitoring required; BiPAP managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period; self-scheduling
• Travelers are first to float; float destinations may include Med/Surg, Telemetry, or sister campuses
• On-call not specified; RT, pharmacy, IV SWAT team, and hospitalist/intensivist support available on-site

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand — 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
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation (2 attempts allowed)
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to detect subtle changes in patient condition
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide neurological nursing care including assessment of cranial nerves; Med/Surg and Tele RNs with strong skills will be trained on cranial nerve assessment
• Day 1 of orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab competency evaluation covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been dismissed for breaking sterile field
• Orientation also covers lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, not pass/fail)
• 2-shift floor-specific orientation provided
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; those employed PRN through outside staffing firms may be considered
• Holiday coverage required based on unit rotation
• Scrubs must be grey (Grey's Anatomy brand or steel color)
• Natural hair color required; no facial piercings permitted; male candidates must be clean-shaven (fit test requirement)
• Personal vehicle required
• BSN preferred but not required
• Med/Surg or Telemetry certification preferred