Telemetry Registered Nurse
Chandler, AZ
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Telemetry NursingTelecom SpecialtyLocation Not Specified. This position involves providing specialized nursing care for telemetry patients in an acute care setting. The role requires a strong cardiac telemetry background, with responsibilities including monitoring patient heart strips, titrating cardiac drips, and assisting with patient care from the emergency department awaiting hospital beds.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications: Certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); a minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry nursing experience within the past 6 months; valid nursing license to submit; shift schedule includes 12-hour nights shifts (7 P.M. to 7 A.M.) with at least 36 hours per week; must be able to pass a dysrhythmia exam through RELIAS within 48 hours of receiving the offer and complete a pass/fail sim lab on day one of orientation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience caring for cardiac telemetry patients, especially those managing cardiac drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone.
• Responsibilities: Monitor and interpret cardiac strips, titrate cardiac medications based on physician orders and parameters, assist with patient vitals and medication administration, and float to med/surg/telemetry or overflow units as needed.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts (7 P.M. 7 A.M.) with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Will be caring for patients from the emergency department awaiting admission, with orientation consisting of two shifts to Med/Surg/Tele at the primary campus. This is a float position requiring flexibility to cover assigned units as needed.
• Submission Requirements: Nurse license must be submitted, and candidates must be able to pass required exams and assessments to qualify for the role.

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