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

Job Opportunity: MS Tele Oncology (Tower 6) - Phoenix, Arizona

Facility & Unit Overview

• Unit: Oncology Acute Telemetry, Tower 6
• Unit Size: 32 beds
• Hospital Size: 607 beds
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital: Yes, nursing students present
• Specialty: Oncology with lung, liver, kidney transplant programs; associated with Barrow Neuro Institute
• Common Diagnoses: 85% Oncology patients, 15% Telemetry MedSurg (surgical, medical, oncology)
• EMR System: Cerner
• Telemetry Equipment: Phillips, RN interprets EKG
• Ventilators: Bipap, Cpap
• Hospitalist/Intensivist: Not in-house
• Respiratory Therapy: Available 24/7
• Pharmacy: Available 24/7
• IV Team: SWAT RN available for difficult IV sticks

Job Details

• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (facility will not consider contracts shorter than 13 weeks)
• Shift: 7am - 7pm (12-hour shifts)
• Nurse to Patient Ratio: 1:4
• Charge Nurse Role: Yes, with light patient assignment; acts as Oncology resource RN
• Nurse Aides: 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on days and nights
• Weekend Requirement: At least 1 weekend per month
• Holiday Requirement: Work into rotation
• Floating: May float to other MedSurg/Telemetry units
• Scrub Color: Navy

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years CORE experience in specialty submitted
• Level 1 Trauma and Teaching experience required
• Previous travel experience required for ED, Neuro ICU
• Cerner EMR experience required for ED
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS required; Chemo certification a plus
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts) for certain units including Telemetry
• Must pass Day 1 Pass/Fail Exam during orientation
• SIMs Lab required for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes (pass/fail) except for Neuro ICU and ED with some exceptions
• Must be competent in sterile field maintenance and nursing skills related to Foley catheter and central line care

Orientation & Onboarding

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 days on the unit
• Onboarding paperwork must be complete by Wednesday 1pm CST before start date (no exceptions)

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Candidates cannot hold multiple contracts simultaneously within this system
• Must have been off CommonSpirit permanent staff for 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• Parking: Assigned parking lot with shuttle to facility; night shift parking in garage
• 50-mile radius rule applies (driver’s license is source of truth)
• All RNs expected to complete SIMs Lab and other educational sessions on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Facility expects high competency in sterile technique and nursing skills

This position is ideal for experienced oncology telemetry nurses with strong critical care skills, teaching experience, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, tertiary care teaching hospital environment.