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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Acute Telemetry

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Oncology Acute Telemetry, Tower 6
Unit Size: 32 beds
Shift: Days (7am–7pm)
Hours per Week: 36 (12-hour shifts)
Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum

Job Overview

• Care for primarily oncology patients (85%) with telemetry and medical-surgical patients (15%) on a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio.
• Light charge nurse responsibilities with patient assignments.
• Work alongside 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) per shift.
• Float to other MedSurg/Telemetry units as needed.
• Weekend requirement: at least 1 weekend per month.
• Holiday shifts included in rotation.
• Telemetry monitoring using Phillips system; RN responsible for EKG interpretation.
• Ventilator support includes BiPAP and CPAP.
• Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy services available 24/7.
• No hospitalist or intensivist in-house.
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV access.
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of core nursing experience in the specialty (Oncology with Telemetry).
• Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; chemotherapy certification is a plus.
• Cerner EMR experience required.
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region).
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation.
• Competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required (SIMs Lab pass/fail).
• Must be able to maintain sterile field during procedures.
• Must comply with facility grooming policies: no facial piercings, natural hair colors only, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing.
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team.
• Prior travel experience required for certain ICU/ED roles; not explicitly required here but travel experience is generally preferred.
• Candidates must not hold concurrent contracts with other employers.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for at least 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment.

Facility & Environment Highlights

• Teaching hospital with nursing students present.
• Oncology unit with a focus on acute telemetry care.
• Located in a large tertiary care center with transplant specialties and nationally recognized programs.
• Parking assigned with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage.
• Scrub color: Navy.

Additional Notes

• Candidates must submit detailed profiles including unit size, hospital size, trauma level, and EMR experience.
• Orientation includes SIMs Lab for key nursing skills and education on lifts, restraints, and wound care.
• Failure to pass required exams or meet competency standards may result in termination or disqualification.
• No contract shorter than 13 weeks will be considered.

This position is ideal for experienced oncology telemetry RNs seeking a structured travel assignment in a high-acuity teaching hospital environment.