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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology Acute Telemetry Unit

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

Unit & Patient Care Details

• Patient ratio: 1:4
• Patient population: ~85% Oncology, 15% Telemetry MedSurg (surgical, medical, oncology patients)
• Common equipment: Bipap, Cpap ventilators
• EMR system: Cerner
• Telemetry monitoring: Phillips system; RN responsible for EKG interpretation
• Charge nurse role included with light patient assignment; serves as Oncology resource RN
• Nurse aides: 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on days and nights
• Floating: May float to other MedSurg/Telemetry units
• Weekend requirement: At least 1 weekend per month
• Holidays: Scheduled into rotation based on unit needs
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days on the unit

Required Certifications & Exams

• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Chemotherapy certification is a plus
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts; failure results in 6-month disqualification in region)
• Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation (study guide provided)
• SIMs Lab completion required for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (pass/fail; sterile field competency mandatory)

  • Exceptions: Neuro ICU and ED have modified SIMs Lab requirements
• Must pass all onboarding requirements by deadline (no pending items allowed)

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of core nursing experience in the specialty being submitted (Oncology Telemetry)
• Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
• Prior travel experience required for ED and Neuro ICU roles (not explicitly required for this Oncology role)
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
• Oncology acute telemetry experience preferred

Work Environment & Policies

• Teaching hospital with nursing students present
• No facial piercings allowed; natural hair colors only (no unnatural colors)
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• No concurrent contracts allowed while working this assignment
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment

Additional Notes

• Unit uses navy scrub color
• Hospital does not have in-house hospitalist or intensivist coverage
• Respiratory therapy and pharmacy available 24/7
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
• 36 hours per week scheduled (typically 3 days/week)

Summary

This is a 13-week minimum travel RN assignment on a 32-bed Oncology Acute Telemetry unit in a Level 1 Trauma teaching hospital. Candidates must have strong oncology telemetry experience, required certifications, and pass specific exams prior to starting. The role includes charge nurse responsibilities, weekend and holiday rotations, and requires adherence to strict appearance and onboarding policies.