Neuro Epilepsy Monitoring RN (Telemetry)
Phoenix, Arizona
Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring Nurse (6N) - Phoenix, AZ

Job Overview

• Unit: Neuro Acute 6NNA/B
• Unit Size: 48 beds total, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms
• Hospital Size: 607 beds, nationally recognized tertiary care center
• Trauma Level: Level 1 Trauma required
• EMR: Cerner experience required (especially for ED)
• Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum (facility will not consider contracts shorter than 13 weeks)

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years of CORE experience in specialty being submitted
• Level 1 Trauma and teaching hospital experience required
• Previous travel experience required for ED, Neuro ICU
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS required; BSN preferred; Med Surg/Telemetry certification preferred
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts)
• Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab (Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes)
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills required, including ability to detect subtle patient changes and assess cranial nerves
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Orientation & Onboarding

• Weekly orientations on Mondays (except holiday weeks)
• Onboarding paperwork must be complete by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date
• Floor-specific orientation: 2 shifts on the unit

Work Environment & Staffing

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (days and nights)
• Charge Nurse present (no patient assignment)
• Resource RN available day and night
• Nurse aides (PCTs): 1-2 on days, 1 at night
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7; manages vents and BiPAP
• IV Team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during day shifts
• Pharmacy available 24/7

Shifts & Scheduling

• 12-hour shifts, 7am-7pm or 7pm-7am
• Weekend requirement: 3 shifts per 4-week period, self-scheduled
• Holiday rotation includes working 2 out of 4 major holidays
• Possible floating to Med Surg/Telemetry floors

Patient Population & Care

• Common diagnoses: Epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injury (TBI), neuro diagnoses
• Monitoring includes 24-48 hour EEG trends
• Telemetry mainly MedSurg with some Telemetry required
• Use of self-releasing Velcro seat belts (not restraints)

Additional Notes

• Travel teams must have their own vehicles
• No concurrent contracts allowed within the system
• Must have been off permanent staff at this system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• Parking provided with shuttle to facility (night shift parking in garage)
• Teaching hospital with nursing students present
• Scrub color: Grey’s Anatomy / Steel

Summary:
This is a 13-week minimum travel nursing assignment in a Level 1 Trauma, teaching hospital neuro acute epilepsy monitoring unit. Candidates must have strong neuro and med-surg/telemetry skills, Cerner EMR experience, and pass required exams and orientation labs. The role requires critical thinking, strong assessment skills, and adherence to strict appearance and onboarding policies.