Neuro Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chandler, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma hospital in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of recent experience and the ability to interpret EKGs.

Details

• Acute care setting, Level 1 Trauma hospital in Chandler, AZ
• Unit B3A is a combined Cardiopulmonary Telemetry and Neuro floor with 26 beds
• Patient population includes neurological, CVA, pulmonary, and general telemetry cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3-4; PCTs available at a ratio of 1:13
• Centralized telemetry monitoring; RNs must be able to interpret EKGs
• Equipment includes Airvo/High Flow (vents)
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts, 7p–7a
• Every other weekend required
• Travelers are first to float and may float to a sister facility
• Hospitalist rounds during the day and is on call at night
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent telemetry or neuro telemetry RN experience required, with experience within the past 6 months
• Ability to interpret EKGs required
• A driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked — must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as listed on driver's license)

Additional Information

• A Relias Dysrhythmia exam must be passed before an offer can be confirmed; candidates receive a maximum of 2 attempts — no exceptions
• A pass/fail Sim Lab on sterile technique (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation; study guides are provided in advance
• Floor-specific orientation is 2 days on the unit
• A dedicated charge nurse (no patient assignment) and a unit manager are present on the floor
• 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
• Navy scrubs are required
• 13-week assignment