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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Surgical Acute Telemetry unit position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring an AZ or compact RN license and 2 years of telemetry experience.

Details

• Work in the Surgical Acute Telemetry unit (Trauma, Ortho, Surgical) of a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• 30-bed unit caring for post-op transplant, Whipple, spine, ortho joint, and trauma patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Charge RN available and does not take a patient assignment
• Nurse aide support provided on days and nights
• 12-hour night shifts
• Weekend requirement of 3 shifts per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage worked into rotation with permanent staff
• SWAT RN available for IV team support
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Uses Phillips telemetry monitoring and Bipap/CPAP ventilator equipment
• Floating required, primarily to Med/Surg-Tele units and possibly to Westgate or AZ General Laveen campuses
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS certification (AHA) required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (2 attempts allowed)
• Must pass a Day 1 orientation SIMs Lab skills exam covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Driver's license required for submission and used to verify permanent address
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to surgical, trauma, ortho, and post-transplant patients on a busy Level 1 Trauma unit
• High volume of transplant and Whipple procedure patients
• Navy scrub color required
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for respirator fit testing
• Travel team members must have their own vehicle
• Failure of the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam on the second attempt results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento region facilities
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply