Cardiac Telemetry RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry (7NNA)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Cardiac Telemetry (7NNA)
Beds: 24
Shift: Days (12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)

Job Overview

• Work on a cardiac telemetry stepdown unit with a 1:3-4 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity.
• Patient population includes cardiac stepdown, lung transplant, chronic pulmonary (CP), myocardial infarction (MI), pre-transplant, esophagectomy, emergency room overflow, and detox patients.
• No transplant patients assigned to travelers.
• Use Philips telemetry monitors; RNs must interpret EKGs.
• Ventilator support includes CPAP and high flow.
• Support teams available: IV SWAT RN for difficult sticks, respiratory therapy 24/7, pharmacy 24/7 with pharmacist on floor during day shifts.
• Float assignments include other telemetry units (T5, T6, Neuro Tele).
• Floor-specific orientation lasts 3 days.
• Weekend requirement: 3 out of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period.
• Holiday shifts are scheduled based on unit coverage.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• Charge nurse role present; nurses do not take patients when census is high.
• Nurse aides (PCTs) available, 2 on days and nights.

Required Qualifications

• Current RN license valid in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of core nursing experience in cardiac telemetry or related specialty.
• Level 1 trauma experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association).
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum 2 attempts). Failure results in 6-month disqualification within the region.
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation.
• Competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required; SIMs Lab completion mandatory (pass/fail).
• Must be competent in sterile field maintenance.
• Natural hair color only; no facial piercings allowed.
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team.
• Cannot hold concurrent contracts with other employers.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for at least 12 months to qualify for travel assignment.

Additional Information

• Facility is a teaching hospital; travelers may have nursing students.
• Parking assigned with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage.
• 50-mile radius rule applies; local rates not applicable.
• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holidays).
• No contract shorter than 13 weeks will be considered.
• Candidates must submit complete onboarding documentation by Wednesday 1pm CST before start date; incomplete files will delay start.
• SIMs Lab also includes training on lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational only).
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed.
• Travelers must adhere to strict professional appearance and conduct standards.

Summary

This is a 13-week minimum travel RN assignment on a cardiac telemetry unit requiring strong cardiac nursing skills, trauma experience, and proficiency with Cerner EMR and telemetry monitoring. Candidates must meet strict certification, competency, and appearance standards, and complete required exams and orientation. The role involves working with complex cardiac and transplant-related patients in a teaching hospital environment.