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

Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro Acute 6NNA/B
Beds: 48 total (including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms)
Shift: Nights
Hours: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week
Contract Length: 13 weeks minimum

Job Description

• Provide nursing care on a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit specializing in epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological diagnoses.
• Patient ratios are approximately 1:4 for both day and night shifts.
• Charge Nurse role available (no patient assignment).
• Support staff includes 1-2 Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) on days and 1 at night, plus resource RNs.
• Floating may be required to MedSurg/Telemetry units or other campuses.
• Unit is a teaching hospital; nurses may have nursing students assigned.
• Orientation includes 2 floor-specific shifts.
• Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab required, covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (varies by unit).
• Must maintain sterile technique during procedures.
• Additional education on lifts, restraints, and wound care provided.
• Work holiday shifts based on unit coverage; weekend requirement is 3 shifts per 4 weeks with self-scheduling.
• Scrub color: Grey’s Anatomy / steel.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of core nursing experience in specialty (Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring or related critical care/telemetry).
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Prior travel experience required for Emergency Department or Neuro ICU.
• ACLS and BLS (AHA) certifications required.
• BSN preferred.
• Certification in Med Surg/Telemetry preferred.
• Experience with Cerner EMR required.
• Must pass Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (max 2 attempts).
• Must pass Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab.
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills, including ability to detect subtle patient changes and assess cranial nerves.
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team.
• Must comply with facility appearance policies: no facial piercings, natural hair colors only, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing.

Facility & Unit Highlights

• Level 1 Trauma center and teaching hospital.
• Neuro unit includes 10 epilepsy specialty rooms.
• Telemetry and MedSurg patient population with some telemetry monitoring required.
• Respiratory Therapy (RT) available 24/7; manages BiPAP and ventilators.
• IV team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV access.
• Pharmacy available 24/7.
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during day shifts.
• Use of self-releasing Velcro seat belts (not restraints).

Additional Notes

• Candidates cannot hold concurrent contracts while working here.
• Must have been off permanent staff at this health system for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment.
• Onboarding paperwork must be completed by 1pm CST Wednesday before start date; incomplete files will delay start.
• Parking assigned with shuttle service to facility; night shift parking in garage.
• Facility enforces strict policies on appearance and professional conduct.
• Dysrhythmia exam failure results in 6-month disqualification from assignments in this region.
• Weekend and holiday coverage required as part of scheduling.

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Acute or MedSurg/Telemetry RNs with strong assessment skills and prior travel experience who are comfortable working in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment.