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 6NNA/B
Unit Size: 48 beds total (including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms)
Shift: Days
Hours: 12-hour shifts (7am–7pm), 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 (TBI), and other neurological diagnoses.
• Manage 24-48 hour Trend EEG monitoring.
• Work in a teaching hospital environment with nursing students.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (days and nights).
• Charge nurse role available (no patient assignment).
• Resource RN available during day and night shifts.
• Nurse aides (PCTs) support: 1-2 on days, 1 at night.
• Floating assignments may include MedSurg/Telemetry units and other campuses.
• Weekend requirement: 3 shifts every 4 weeks (self-scheduled).
• Holiday work included in rotation based on unit coverage.
• Scrub color: Grey’s Anatomy / Steel.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license.
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in MedSurg/Telemetry or Neuro Acute specialty.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• BSN preferred.
• Certified in Med Surg/Telemetry preferred.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Prior travel experience required for Neuro ICU or ED.
• 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.

Orientation & Onboarding

• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts on the Neuro Acute unit.
• Weekly orientations held on Mondays (except holiday weeks).
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start.
• Day 1 includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab focusing on sterile technique and nursing competencies.
• Failure of Dysrhythmia Exam results in a 6-month disqualification from assignments in the region.

Work Environment & Support

• Teaching hospital with nursing students present.
• Hospitalist or intensivist available in-house during day shifts.
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7; RT manages BiPAP ventilators.
• Pharmacy services available 24/7.
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks.
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to the facility; night shift parking in garage.

Additional Notes

• Use of self-releasing Velcro seat belts (not restraints).
• MedSurg/Telemetry RNs with strong skills will be trained in neurological assessments.
• Facility enforces strict appearance and conduct policies.
• Contract length minimum is 13 weeks; shorter contracts will not be considered.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Acute or MedSurg/Telemetry RNs with strong assessment skills and prior travel experience who are seeking a challenging role in a high-acuity neurological monitoring unit.