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

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Telemetry (7NNA)

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Cardiac Telemetry (7NNA)
Beds: 24

Job Details

• Shift: Nights
• Hours: 12-hour shifts (7pm–7am), approximately 36 hours/week
• Schedule: 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks (3 of 4 weekend shifts required), holidays included in rotation
• Patient Ratio: 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• Orientation: 3 days floor-specific orientation
• Floating: May float to other telemetry units including T5, T6, Neuro Telemetry
• EMR: Cerner (PCs in patient rooms)
• Monitors: Philips telemetry monitors; RNs must interpret EKGs
• Common Patient Diagnoses: Cardiac stepdown, lung transplant, chronic pulmonary (CP), myocardial infarction (MI), pre-transplant, esophagectomy, emergency room overflow, detoxification
• Ventilation: CPAP, high flow oxygen
• Support Teams:

  • IV Team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
  • Respiratory Therapy 24/7
  • Pharmacy 24/7 with pharmacist on floor during day shifts
• Charge Nurse: Present; nurses should not take patients when census is high
• Nurse Aides: 2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on days and nights
• Uniform: Navy scrubs

Contract Length

• Minimum 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Licensure: Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Arizona
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of core nursing experience in Cardiac Telemetry or related specialty
• Trauma Experience: Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Certifications: ACLS (American Heart Association), BLS (American Heart Association)
• EMR Experience: Cerner experience required
• Exams:

  • Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam required 24-48 hours prior to acceptance; maximum 2 attempts allowed
  • Pass/fail exam on Day 1 of orientation
• SIMs Lab: Competency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes required (pass/fail); additional training on lifts, restraints, and wound care provided
• Other: Must be able to interpret telemetry EKGs

Additional Requirements & Notes

• Prior travel experience is required for certain specialties (ED, Neuro ICU), but not explicitly stated as required for this role
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Male candidates must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Cannot hold concurrent contracts with other employers during assignment
• Must have been off permanent staff status with the employer for at least 12 months to be eligible for travel assignment
• Parking provided with shuttle service; night shift parking in garage
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present
• 50-mile radius rule applies (local rate not applicable)

Facility Highlights

• Large tertiary care center with 607 beds
• Specialty programs include lung, liver, and kidney transplant
• Affiliated with a nationally recognized neuro institute

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac telemetry RNs who meet trauma and certification requirements and are comfortable working in a fast-paced, teaching hospital environment with a focus on cardiac and transplant patient care.