Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry
Phoenix, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary:
The Telemetry Registered Nurse Oncology Acute Tele in Phoenix, Arizona, is responsible for providing expert nursing care within a specialized oncology and telemetry unit. This role involves interpreting EKGs, managing vents such as Bipap and Cpap, and delivering patient-centered care for oncology and medical-surgical patients. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Specialty: Telemetry
• Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 12-hour days, with minimum of 36 hours per week
• Certifications: Current BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); chemo certification a plus
• Required Qualifications: Valid license; minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; willingness to wait for license submission; ability to interpret EKGs; experience with vents such as Bipap and Cpap; must pass DYS exam prior to acceptance (2 attempts allowed, failure results in dismissal for 6 months); candidates must have their own vehicle; natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must clean shave for fit test
• Preferred Qualifications: Chemo certification
• Schedule: 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM; at least 1 weekend per month; rotation into holidays; staff will work into a rotation
• Additional Information:
  • Float to other MedSurg/Tele units possible
  • Unit specific orientation: 2 days on the floor
  • Common patient population includes 85% oncology patients and 15% tele med-surg patients, which includes surgical, medical, and oncology cases
  • Ratios: 1:4
  • EMR: Cerner
  • Charge nurse: Yes, light patient assignment, oncology resource RN
  • Nurse Aides: Two PCTs on day and night shifts
  • Scrub color: Navy
  • Hospitalist or Intensivist not in house
  • RT and pharmacy available 24/7
  • Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts canceled per 13-week assignment or 3 shifts for shorter assignments
  • Travel teams must have their own vehicles; pass/fail SIMs Lab for sterile field, lifts, restraints, and wound care required before start; candidate must demonstrate competence in sterile procedures and patient care skills

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits