Cardiac Telemetry RN
Phoenix, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Cardiac Telemetry Nurse - Tower 7 (Phoenix, AZ)

Facility Overview

• Located in Phoenix, AZ
• 607-bed tertiary care teaching hospital
• Nationally recognized for quality care, medical education, and research
• Specialties include lung, liver, and kidney transplant
• Affiliated with Barrow Neuro Institute (world’s #1 neuro institute)
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present

Unit Details

• Unit: Cardiac Telemetry - Tower 7
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3 or 1:4
• Patient types: Post-op cardiovascular surgery patients (CABG, MVR, STEMI, HF, Fundoplication, VATS Decordication, vascular repair)
• Telemetry monitors: GE tele packs; tele techs monitor off-unit; RNs interpret rhythms
• Respiratory equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Charge nurse/resource nurse typically does not take patient assignments
• Patient care techs: 1 PCT per 16 beds

Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of core experience in specialty submitted
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Teaching hospital experience required
• Previous travel experience required for ED, Neuro ICU
• Cerner EMR experience required for ED
• Must have own vehicle if on travel team
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam (max 2 attempts) prior to acceptance
• Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (skills include Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing changes, lifts, restraints, wound care)
• BLS certification required
• Experience with post-op cardiovascular surgery patients highly recommended but not required
• RNs required to titrate drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone)

Orientation & Scheduling

• Contract length: 13 weeks minimum
• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays)
• 2-day unit-specific orientation
• 12-hour night shifts
• Self-scheduling allowed with balanced shifts
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week block
• Holiday shifts required (2 out of 4 major holidays)
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating to other applicable areas as needed
• Scrub color: Navy blue (scrubs not provided)
• Parking: Assigned parking with shuttle to facility (garage for night shift)

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot work multiple contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been off CommonSpirit as permanent staff for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• 50-mile radius rule applies (driver’s license is source of truth)
• Pre-screening by Medical Solutions; no second interview if clinical approves
• Strict sterile field maintenance expected during SIMs Lab and clinical practice