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

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Cardiac Telemetry – Tower 7
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)

Job Overview

Seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Telemetry unit specializing in post-op cardiovascular surgery patients. This is a Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital environment with a focus on tertiary care. The unit cares for patients with diagnoses such as CABG, MVR, STEMI, heart failure, fundoplication, VATS decortication, and vascular repair.

Required Qualifications

• License: Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of core specialty experience in Cardiac Telemetry or related critical care. Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Certifications: BLS required.
• Skills:

  • Ability to titrate drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone).
  • Competency in interpreting cardiac rhythms (GE telemetry monitors used; tele techs monitor off-unit).
  • Experience with post-op cardiovascular surgery patients highly recommended but not mandatory.
• Exams:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts). Failure results in 6-month disqualification in the region.
  • Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (exceptions apply for some units).
• Other: Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing.

Work Environment & Unit Details

• Nurse:Patient Ratio: 1:3 or 1:4
• Support Staff: 1 Patient Care Technician (PCT) per 16 beds; tele techs monitor rhythms off-unit.
• Respiratory Equipment: CPAP, BiPAP, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) available.
• Orientation: 2-day unit-specific orientation (12-hour day shifts).
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling allowed with balanced shifts; 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week block; holiday coverage required.
• Floating: May be required to float to other applicable areas.
• Dress Code: Navy blue scrubs (not provided).
• Additional Notes:

  • No concurrent contracts allowed.
  • Must have own vehicle if part of travel teams.
  • Strict onboarding deadlines; all documentation must be complete before start.
  • Teaching hospital environment; nurses may have nursing students assigned.

Additional Requirements

• Must pass a background check and onboarding process by specified deadlines.
• Must comply with facility policies including no facial piercings and natural hair colors only.
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.

Common Patient Diagnoses

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Mitral Valve Replacement (MVR)
• ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
• Heart Failure (HF)
• Fundoplication
• Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) Decortication
• Vascular Repair

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry nurses with trauma experience seeking a challenging and educational environment in a Level 1 trauma center.