Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring RN - Telemetry
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)
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)
Shift: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm), day and night shifts available
Weekend Requirement: 3 shifts per 4-week period, self-scheduled
Holiday Requirement: Work included in holiday rotation
Patient Ratio: 1:4 (days and nights)
Charge Nurse: Yes, no patient assignment
Support Staff:

• Resource RN (day and night)
• Nurse Aides/PCTs (1-2 on days, 1 at night)
• Respiratory Therapist 24/7
• IV Team (SWAT RN) available for difficult sticks
• Pharmacy 24/7
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during days

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 EEG monitoring and neuro assessments
• Utilize strong critical thinking and assessment skills to detect subtle patient changes
• MedSurg/Telemetry experience with strong skills preferred; training provided for cranial nerve assessments
• Floating to MedSurg/Telemetry floors possible
• Use of self-releasing velcro seat belts (not restraints)
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts on the unit
• SIMs Lab on Day 1 (pass/fail) for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (exceptions apply for some units)
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of Med Surg / Telemetry experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients and trauma experience
• Emergency Department (ED) experience
• Neuro ICU experience
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills

Additional Notes

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• No concurrent contracts allowed while working this assignment
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• 50-mile radius rule applies for travel submissions
• Strong emphasis on sterile technique and competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line care
• Typical diagnoses include epilepsy, brain tumors, neuro trauma, and scoliosis surgeries
• Telemetry experience required, with some ventilator management (BiPAP) by RT
• Scrub color: Grey’s Anatomy / Steel

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Acute RNs with strong critical thinking skills who are comfortable in a teaching hospital environment and meet the specified certification and experience requirements.