Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring Telemetry RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse (Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro Acute 6N (48 beds total, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum

Job Overview

• Care for patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological diagnoses.
• Unit includes 24-48 hour Trend EEG monitoring.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (day and night).
• Charge nurse role available (no patient assignment).
• Resource RN available on day and night shifts.
• Nurse aides (PCTs) support staffing: 1-2 on days, 1 at night.
• Floating may be required to MedSurg/Telemetry units or other campuses.
• Weekend requirement: 3 shifts per 4-week period (self-scheduled).
• Holiday work included in rotation based on unit coverage.
• Scrub color: Grey’s Anatomy / Steel.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license.
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in MedSurg/Telemetry or Neuro specialty.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• BSN preferred.
• Certified in Med Surg/Telemetry preferred.
• Prior travel experience required for Neuro ICU or ED.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts).
• Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (skills include Foley catheter insertion, central line dressing changes, lifts, restraints, wound care).
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required, including ability to detect subtle patient changes and assess cranial nerves.
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings.
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles.
• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for travel.
• 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.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks).
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts on the unit.
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start.
• Day 1 includes pass/fail SIMs Lab.
• Facility is a teaching hospital; nurses may work with nursing students.

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Teaching hospital with Level 1 Trauma designation.
• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy support.
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during day shifts.
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks.
• Ventilator support includes BiPAP (managed by RT).
• Use of self-releasing Velcro seat belts (not restraints).
• Telemetry mainly MedSurg with some Telemetry required.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must be able to maintain sterile technique during SIMs Lab.
• Facility enforces strict appearance and conduct policies.
• Nurses not competent in Foley catheter insertion or central line dressing changes are not a good fit.
• Must be able to float to other units as needed.

This position is ideal for experienced MedSurg/Telemetry RNs with strong neuro skills and prior travel experience who are comfortable in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.