PCU Stepdown RN – CHF Telemetry
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: B3B PCU Nurse

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Unit: B3B - CHF Telemetry

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of experience in CHF Telemetry required (no exceptions)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA) required
• Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts only)
• Pass/fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation (failure results in 6-month disqualification)
• Candidates must not have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN at any CommonSpirit facility (including CHI or Dignity) within the past year

Unit Details

• Beds: 30
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:3-4
• Patient care technicians (PCTs): 1 per 15 patients
• Respiratory therapy equipment: Nasal Cannula, BiPAP/CPAP (for obstructive sleep apnea only)
• Telemetry: Centralized monitoring; RNs must interpret EKG strips themselves
• Drip titration: RNs are required to titrate cardiac, heparin, Lasix, bumex, and other drips
• Charge nurse: Yes, takes no patient assignment; unit also has a manager

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Shift length: 12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM)
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling available
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday requirement: 2 major holidays and 2 minor holidays depending on contract dates
• Call/standby: No regular call; standby depends on census fluctuations
• Floating: Required to float to any telemetry floor, including sister facilities
• Dress code: Navy scrubs

Orientation

• Unit-specific orientation: 2 days on the floor

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Congestive heart failure (CHF)
• General telemetry patients
• Fluid overload
• Shortness of breath (SOB)
• Arrhythmias
• Alcohol-related conditions (ETOH)

Contract Length

• 13 weeks