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

Registered Nurse (Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum contract length)
Unit: Neuro Acute 6NNA/B
Unit Size: 48 beds total (including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms)
Shift: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm), days and nights
Patient Ratio: 1:4 (days and nights)
Weekend Requirement: 3 shifts in a 4-week period, self-scheduling
Holiday Requirement: Work included in holiday rotation
Charge Nurse: Yes, with no patient assignment
Nurse Aides: 1-2 PCTs on days, 1 at night
Floating: Possible to Med Surg/Telemetry floors

Job Description

• Care for patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), and other neurological diagnoses.
• Manage 24-48 hour trend EEG monitoring.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required to detect subtle patient changes.
• MedSurg/Telemetry RN with strong skills will be trained to assess cranial nerves.
• Use of self-releasing velcro seat belts (not restraints).
• Ventilator support includes BiPAP; Respiratory Therapist available 24/7.
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during day shifts.
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks.
• Pharmacy available 24/7.
• Orientation includes 2 shifts on the floor.
• Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab required (skills include Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; exceptions apply for some units).
• Pass/fail dysrhythmia exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (maximum 2 attempts).
• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holidays).
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed.
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles.
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to the facility.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring or related specialty.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Previous travel experience required for Emergency Department and Neuro ICU.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• BSN preferred.
• Certification in Med Surg/Telemetry preferred.
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam prior to assignment.
• Must pass Day 1 SIMs Lab.
• Must comply with facility grooming and appearance policies (natural hair color, no facial piercings).

Additional Notes

• This is a teaching hospital; nurses may be expected to work with nursing students.
• Candidates cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously with this employer.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this employer for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment.
• Strong emphasis on sterile technique and competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes.
• The unit primarily functions as a MedSurg/Telemetry unit with some Telemetry required.
• Weekend and holiday shifts are part of the schedule.
• Nurses should be prepared for a fast-paced, high-acuity neurological patient population.