Oncology Acute Telemetry RN
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 hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology unit at a Level I Trauma Center in Arizona, requiring at least 2 years of experience, telemetry interpretation skills, and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting at a Level I Trauma Center in Arizona
• Unit is a 32-bed Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology floor (Tower 6), with approximately 85% oncology patients and 15% general telemetry/med-surg patients
• Patient population includes surgical, medical, and oncology patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips; RNs are required to interpret EKGs independently
• Ventilatory support includes BiPAP and CPAP
• EMR is Cerner
• 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM)
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage is rotation-based
• Floating required to other Med/Surg and Telemetry units
• Support staff includes 2 PCTs on days and nights, a charge RN with light patient assignment, a SWAT RN available for difficult IV access, and RT and pharmacy available 24/7

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Chemo certification is a plus
• Proficiency in telemetry/EKG interpretation required
• Competency in sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is essential
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts allowed
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered

Additional Information

• Orientation includes 2 days of floor-specific training plus a SIMs Lab component covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — SIMs Lab is pass/fail, and breaching sterile field may result in immediate termination
• A pass/fail exam on sterile technique is administered on Day 1 of orientation
• Additional orientation topics include lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational only, not pass/fail)
• Navy scrubs are required
• Candidates must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travelers are required to have their own personal vehicle
• First-time travelers are not explicitly noted as welcome — relevant experience and sterile field competency are strongly emphasized by the facility