Surgical Acute RN - Telemetry
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - Surgical Acute

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Tower 8 - Trauma, Orthopedics, Surgical
Contract Length: 13 weeks (minimum)

Job Description

• Work on a 30-bed unit specializing in trauma, ortho, surgical patients, including a large volume of transplant and Whipple procedures.
• Patient types include post-op transplant day 1, Whipples, spine, ortho joints, and trauma cases.
• Teaching hospital environment; nurses may have nursing students.
• 12-hour shifts with weekend and holiday requirements (approximately 3 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; holidays based on unit coverage).
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4-5.
• Charge Nurse role is non-patient care.
• Floating assignments may include Observation, VMU, T6, T5, 6N, 5N MedSurg, and Telemetry units.
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts.
• EMR system: Cerner.
• Telemetry equipment: Phillips.
• Ventilators: BiPAP, CPAP.
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7.
• Pharmacy available 24/7.
• IV Team support available (SWAT RN).

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of core specialty experience in surgical acute care with Level 1 trauma experience.
• BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years telemetry experience.
• Experience with Cerner EMR required.
• Must pass a Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum 2 attempts).
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (exceptions apply for some units).
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed.
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• Must comply with a 50-mile radius rule for travel.
• Prior travel experience is required for certain specialties (ED, Neuro ICU), but not explicitly stated for this role.
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team.

Additional Notes

• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holiday weeks).
• Candidates cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignments.
• Strict onboarding deadlines; incomplete files will delay start dates.
• The unit is a Level 1 trauma center and a teaching environment.
• Nurses are expected to maintain sterile technique and competency in key nursing skills.
• Scrub color: Navy.
• Weekend requirement: 3 shifts per 4 weeks.
• Floating opportunities available across multiple units.

This position is ideal for experienced surgical acute care RNs with trauma and telemetry experience seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital setting.