Surgical Acute Telemetry RN
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a Surgical Acute Telemetry position requiring Level 1 Trauma experience and a minimum of 2 years tele experience.

Details

• Work on a 30-bed Surgical Acute Telemetry unit (Trauma, Ortho, Surgical) within a Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital
• Patient population includes post-op transplant, whipple, spine, and ortho joint patients, as well as trauma cases
• Patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Charge RN does not take patients; nurse aide support available 2 days, 1 night
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Philips telemetry monitoring equipment
• Vent support includes BiPAP and CPAP
• SWAT RN available for IV team support
• RT and Pharmacy coverage available 24/7
• 12-hour night shifts
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage worked into permanent staff rotation
• First to float, potentially to Westgate or AZ General Laveen campus
• 2 shifts of floor-specific orientation provided

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS (AHA) certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of Telemetry experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts allowed) prior to acceptance
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab skills test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Navy scrub color required
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
• Men must be clean shaven for respirator fit test
• Must have own vehicle

Additional Information

• Care for a high-acuity surgical population including transplant, whipple, spine, and orthopedic joint patients
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and Dignity, within the past year
• Failing the dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test on the second attempt results in a 6-month Do Not Use status with CommonSpirit facilities in the Arizona and Sacramento regions