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

Registered Nurse – Neuro Telemetry 2

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro Telemetry
Unit Size: 32 beds
Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts, 7pm to 7am)
Hours per Week: 36
Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts every 8 weeks
Holidays: Worked into permanent holiday rotation
Patient Ratio: 1:4
Typical Patient Diagnoses:

• Tracheostomy patients
• Cerebrovascular accident (CVA)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Spinal surgery
• Encephalopathy
• End-stage renal disease (ESRD)
• Psychiatric issues
• Brain tumors

Job Description

• Fast-paced, high turnover unit with an average length of stay of 4-5 days
• Central monitoring telemetry; must be able to interpret EKGs
• No ventilator patients on this unit
• Charge nurse role includes light patient assignment
• Nurse aides available (Day: 4, Night: 3) to assist with basic care (blood sugars, vital signs, straight catheterization)
• Float assignments include cardiac telemetry, telemetry overflow in ICU, and med-surg units
• Use of Cerner EMR system with WOWs (workstations on wheels)
• SIMs Lab training required for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail)
• Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
• 2-day floor-specific orientation
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Scrub color: Steel gray

Required Certifications and Exams

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)

Required Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of core nursing experience in specialty or related area
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Prior travel experience required for Neuro ICU or Emergency Department roles
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
• Must pass all onboarding requirements by deadline (no pending items allowed)
• No concurrent contracts allowed while working this assignment
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings

Additional Facility and Job Notes

• Located in a large tertiary care teaching hospital with 607 beds
• Associated with a world-renowned neuro institute
• Parking assigned with shuttle service for day shift; parking garage for night shift
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy services available 24/7
• Hospitalist or intensivist not in-house on this unit
• Day 1 orientation includes lifts, restraints, and wound care education (non-competency pass/fail)
• Common medications titrated on unit include Heparin, Amiodarone, and Cardizem
• Must include unit size, hospital size, trauma level, and Cerner EMR experience in profile submissions
• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks

Summary

This Neuro Telemetry RN position requires a highly skilled nurse with trauma experience, telemetry EKG interpretation skills, and prior travel experience in neuro or ED settings. The role involves working nights in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment with a focus on neurological patients. Strict appearance and onboarding standards apply.