RN Telemetry – Visual Monitor Unit
Phoenix, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) – Visual Monitor Unit (VMU)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit Type: MedSurg/Telemetry unit with behavioral health component (not a psych unit)
Unit Size: 14 beds
Shift: Nights (7pm–7am)
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Weekend Requirement: Every 3rd weekend (approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks)
Holiday Coverage: Part of permanent staff rotation

Unit & Patient Population

• VMU is a telemetry unit specializing in medical patients with secondary psychiatric diagnoses (e.g., confusion, dementia, low cognitive ability).
• Patients may require additional safety monitoring; rare use of physical restraints, chemical restraints used as needed.
• Unit is video monitored by security; behavior health techs and security staff support the unit.
• Psych MD is present on the unit.
• Common diagnoses include medical conditions with secondary mental illness.
• Average patient length of stay: 4 days.
• Floating assignments may include ED psych holds and MedSurg floors.

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years of MedSurg/Telemetry nursing experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Previous travel experience required for Emergency Department (ED) and Neuro ICU specialties
• Experience working in facilities with 600+ beds
• Experience in Emergency Department (ED) and Neuro ICU settings

Orientation & Onboarding

• Orientation length: 2 shifts (floor-specific).
• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holiday weeks).
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start.
• Day 1 includes pass/fail SIMs Lab and additional education on lifts, restraints, and wound care.

Work Environment & Support

• Charge nurse role includes patient assignments.
• Behavior health techs and security provide patient monitoring support.
• RT and pharmacy services available 24/7.
• IV team (SWAT RN) available.
• Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage.
• Scrub color: Navy; panic buttons available on unit.

Additional Notes

• Facility is a large tertiary care center with trauma level 1 designation and teaching hospital status.
• Candidates must include unit size, hospital size, trauma level, and Cerner EMR experience in their profiles.
• Contract length minimum: 13 weeks.
• VMU is a telemetry unit; dysrhythmia exam is mandatory.
• Psychiatric experience preferred but not required; strong MedSurg/Telemetry skills and willingness to work with mentally ill patients are essential.