MedSurg/Ortho Registered Nurse
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Regional Medical Center

Job Opportunity: MedSurg/Ortho C5 Nurse

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit Type: MedSurg/Ortho
• Number of Beds: 32
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 4:1 (with 2-3 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on day shift)
• Nurse Aids: Yes, day shift only (usually 12-14 patients per nurse aid)
• RT Equipment: CPAP, high flow (for palliative care patients only)
• Tele/Monitor Techs: No
• Charge Nurse: Does not take patient assignments but may assist with chemotherapy administration on/off the unit

Patient Population & Common Diagnoses

• Post-operative patients including colorectal, urological, bariatric, hepatobiliary, hysterectomy, breast reconstruction
• Chemotherapy/Oncology patients

Requirements & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience (within the past 6 months)
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (max 2 attempts)
• Pass/fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation (study guides provided)
• Strong post-op assessment and time management skills required due to high patient turnover
• Must have telemetry experience (floating to med/surg/tele units required)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• ONS Chemo Provider Card preferred (ONCC certification not required)

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• No RN titration of drips required (only PCA drips)
• No requirement to read own telemetry strips
• May float to other med/surg or telemetry units, including sister facilities
• May assist with chemotherapy administration

Scheduling & Work Environment

• Self-scheduling available
• Weekend Requirement: 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holiday rotation schedule in place
• Standby call monitored by central staffing
• Scrub Color: Navy blue (scrubs provided)
• Orientation: Unit-specific, 2 shifts with a preceptor

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot have worked full time, part time, or PRN with any facility associated with CommonSpirit (including CHI and Dignity) within the past 12 months
• Unit may admit patients to hall/overflow space and prep rooms for double-bunking as needed
• Radius rule: 50 miles from the facility