ED Holds Telemetry RN
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (RN) – ED Holds/Tele

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Specialty: ED Holds/Tele

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent experience (within the past 6 months) in cardiac telemetry nursing
• Strong cardiac tele background required
• Must be able to titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone) per physician orders and parameters
• Prior travel experience is NOT required

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS certification (AHA or APEX)

Job Details

• This is a tele nursing position requiring tele skills
• Nurses will care primarily for ED holds waiting for placement on a unit, mostly medical-surgical/telemetry patients
• No ventilators on the unit
• Nurses must be able to read and interpret cardiac monitor strips (no monitor techs available)
• Charge nurse available on the unit
• ED Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) available to assist
• Nurses may be asked to assist with ED patients (vitals, IV starts, medication administration) but will not be primary RN for ED patient assignments
• Floating required to med/surg/tele/overflow units and other EDs as needed

Orientation

• 2 shifts orientation to Med/Surg/Tele at primary campus
• Pass/fail SIM lab on day one of orientation (study guides provided)
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of offer (max 2 attempts)

Scheduling & Shifts

• 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)
• Ability to self-schedule (subject to change)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Must work 2 of 4 major holidays (rotated with permanent staff)
• No call or standby requirement

Additional Information

• Scrub color/dress code: Navy
• Patient ratio approximately 1:4
• Caring for patients primarily on cardiac drips and telemetry monitoring while they await hospital bed placement

Summary

This position is ideal for an RN with at least 2 years of recent cardiac telemetry experience who is comfortable titrating drips and interpreting cardiac rhythms in a fast-paced ED hold environment. Prior travel experience is not required. The role involves tele nursing skills, floating to various units, and working 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday requirements.