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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Observation Unit

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Observation (7 HLT)
Beds: 21-23 beds
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm–7am)
Schedule: 36 hours/week, 7-7 schedule released 4 weeks in advance
Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 to 1:5
• Charge nurse may take 1-3 patients when short staffed
• 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per shift
• Telemetry unit with centrally monitored cardiac strips; RNs read strips
• Ventilation support includes CPAP at night; occasional BiPAP and High Flow managed by Respiratory Therapy (RT)
• RT and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Common patient diagnoses: chest pain, syncope, acute pulmonary issues, cholecystectomy, hand surgeries, fundoplications, OB/GYN post-op, trauma observation
• High turnover rate on the unit; frequent patient admissions and discharges
• Floating to MedSurg Tele floors and nearby campuses possible with 1-2 hour notice, including mid-shift float

Required Qualifications & Certifications

• Active RN license for Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of core specialty experience in Observation or MedSurg with Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• COVID-19 vaccination required
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required within 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance; maximum 2 attempts, passing score 80%
• SIMs Lab competency required for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (except ED and NyICU have modified requirements)
• Must be competent in sterile field maintenance and common nursing skills such as lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Prior travel experience required for certain specialties (ED, Neuro ICU), but not explicitly stated for this Observation role

Additional Requirements & Notes

• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Candidates cannot hold concurrent contracts or assignments with this employer
• Must have been off permanent staff status with this employer for 12 months before being eligible for travel assignment
• Must pass onboarding paperwork by deadline (1pm CST Wednesday before start) or start date will be delayed
• Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• Weekend requirement: 3 weekend shifts per 4-week period
• Holidays worked on a rotating basis
• Scrub color: Navy
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Diltiazem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
• Staff may be placed on standby with at least 1.5 hours notice and must report within 1 hour if called in

Orientation & Training

• 2-day floor-specific orientation
• SIMs Lab is pass/fail; failure may result in termination
• Day 1 pass/fail exam required (details provided separately)

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with strong MedSurg and Observation skills, comfortable working in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment with trauma-level patients and telemetry monitoring.