Medical Telemetry RN
Phoenix, AZ
Concentric Healthcare Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical Telemetry unit with high-acuity patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and interpret telemetry readings using Phillips monitoring systems; read and respond to EKG findings
• Manage care for patients with diagnoses including gynecological surgeries, pre-liver transplant, ESRD, cellulitis, pneumonia, DKA, and diabetes
• Perform and maintain sterile field technique for procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Administer IV therapy and manage intravenous access; collaborate with SWAT RN for difficult IV placements
• Float as needed to Medical Surgical/Telemetry units at alternate campuses; rotate every other weekend and participate in holiday scheduling

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Demonstrated IV insertion experience required
• Competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes with strict sterile field technique
• Ability to pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment on Day 1 of orientation covering sterile field skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior experience caring for high-acuity Medical Surgical or Telemetry patients with rapid patient turnover
• Familiarity with BiPAP and CPAP monitoring for patients requiring ventilatory support
• Experience working in a trauma-level facility with access to 24/7 pharmacy and respiratory therapy support

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported clinical environment with 24/7 pharmacy, 24/7 respiratory therapy, dedicated charge nurses without patient assignments, and PCT support
• Gain experience in a high-acuity setting treating a diverse patient population with complex and varied diagnoses