Stepdown Telemetry RN
Chandler, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: B3B PCU Nurse

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Unit: B3B - CHF Telemetry (30 beds)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in B3B / CHF Telemetry required (no exceptions)
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Certifications Required

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS

Key Skills and Responsibilities

• EKG monitoring and interpretation (RNs must read their own strips)
• Titration of drips including cardiac, heparin, Lasix, bumex, etc.
• Ability to work with telemetry and monitor techs (centralized telemetry system)
• Float to any telemetry floor, including sister facilities
• Charge nurse present but does not take patient assignments
• Work with nurse aides (PCTs) at a ratio of 1 per 15 patients
• Respiratory equipment used: Nasal Cannula, BiPAP/CPAP (for obstructive sleep apnea only)

Orientation and Testing

• Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts, no exceptions)
• Pass/fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation (failure results in dismissal for 6 months)
• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days on the floor

Scheduling and Work Conditions

• 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm) with self-scheduling
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: 2 major holidays and 2 minor holidays depending on contract dates
• No regular on-call, standby depends on census fluctuations
• Floating required to other telemetry floors
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Patient Population

• Common diagnoses: Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), fluid overload, shortness of breath (SOB), arrhythmias, alcohol-related conditions (ETOH), general telemetry patients

Additional Notes

• Candidates may not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year at any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI and Dignity Health systems.