Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse (6N)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro Acute 6NNA/B
Unit Size: 48 beds total (including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms)
Hospital Size: 607 beds
Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma
EMR System: Cerner (required)

Contract Details

• Length: 13 weeks minimum (facility will not consider contracts shorter than 13 weeks)
• Shifts: 12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
• Weekend Requirement: 3 shifts every 4 weeks (self-scheduling)
• Holidays: Work included in holiday rotation based on unit needs
• Orientation: 2 shifts of floor-specific orientation required
• Floating: Possible float to Med Surg/Telemetry floors

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of core experience in specialty (Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring or related Med Surg/Telemetry)
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Previous travel experience required for ED or Neuro ICU
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• BSN preferred; Med Surg/Telemetry certification preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required for ED
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
• Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes)
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required, including ability to detect subtle patient changes and assess cranial nerves

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (days and nights)
• Charge Nurse present (no patient assignment)
• Resource RN available day and night
• Nurse aides (PCTs): 1-2 on days, 1 at night
• Telemetry: Mainly Med Surg with some Telemetry required
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7; manages Bipap and vents
• IV Team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during day shifts
• Pharmacy available 24/7
• Common patient diagnoses: Epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), various neuro diagnoses
• Use of self-releasing Velcro seat belts (not restraints)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Must have natural hair color; no facial piercings allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Cannot hold two contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been away from CommonSpirit as permanent staff for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to facility (night shift parking in garage)
• Teaching hospital environment; nurses may work with nursing students
• 50-mile radius rule applies (driver’s license is source of truth)

Orientation & Onboarding

• Onboarding documents must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start
• Day 1 SIMs Lab is pass/fail; includes Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (exceptions for some units)
• Additional education on lifts, restraints, and wound care provided (non-evaluative)

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Acute nurses with strong critical thinking skills who are comfortable in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment with a focus on epilepsy monitoring and neuro critical care.