Neuro Tele RN
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Registered Nurse

Location

Phoenix, Arizona

Specialty

Neuro Tele

Contract Length

13 weeks

Shift

Nights, 12 hours

Hours per Week

36

Required Qualifications

• Active RN experience in the specialty
• 2 years of core experience in the specialty
• Level 1 trauma experience
• Teaching hospital experience
• BLS
• ACLS
• Ability to interpret EKGs
• Ability to titrate drips, including amiodarone, Cardizem, and insulin
• Cerner experience
• Must be able to complete the required dysrhythmia exam before acceptance
• Must be able to complete the day 1 pass/fail exam and SIMs lab
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
• Must be able to clean shave for fit test
• Must have own vehicle if working on a travel team

Experience Notes

• First-time travelers are welcome
• 18+ months of experience may be considered
• Previous travel experience is required for ED and Neuro ICU

Unit Details

• 32 beds
• 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Central telemetry monitoring
• Charge nurse takes a light patient assignment
• No vents
• RT available 24/7
• Pharmacy available 24/7
• Floating may include Med/Surg Tele units and possibly Westgate or AZ General Laveen

Schedule Details

• 4 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Holidays depend on unit coverage
• Shifts run 7:00 to 7:00

Patient Population

• Trached patients
• CVA
• TBI
• Spinal surgery
• Encephalopathy
• ESRD
• Psych issues
• Brain tumor

Additional Notes

• Weekly orientations are held on Mondays except during holiday weeks
• Cannot work another assignment or contract at the same time
• Onboarding must be complete by Wednesday at 1:00 PM CST before start
• This is a fast-paced unit with an average length of stay of 4 to 5 days