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

Registered Nurse - Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Unit: Neuro Acute 6N
Unit Size: 48 beds (including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms)
Shift: 12-hour shifts (7am-7pm), days and nights
Schedule:

• Weekend requirement: 3 shifts per 4-week period (self-scheduling)
• Holidays: Work into holiday rotation
• Floating: Possible to Med Surg/Telemetry floors

Job Description

• Care for patients with epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injury, and other neuro diagnoses
• Monitor 24-48 hour EEG trends
• Utilize strong critical thinking and assessment skills to detect subtle patient changes
• MedSurg/Telemetry RN with strong skills will be trained to assess cranial nerves
• Use of self-releasing velcro seat belts (not restraints)
• Expected to complete a floor-specific orientation (2 shifts)
• Participate in a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes (except Neuro ICU and ED with modified requirements)
• Teaching hospital environment; nursing students may be present

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) license required
• Minimum 2 years of core experience in specialty (Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring)
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• BSN preferred; Med Surg/Telemetry certification preferred
• Cerner EMR experience required
• Prior travel experience required for Neuro ICU or Emergency Department
• Must pass a Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam within 24-48 hours prior to acceptance (maximum 2 attempts)
• Must pass a Day 1 pass/fail exam during orientation
• Must have own vehicle if part of a travel team
• No facial piercings and only natural hair colors allowed
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Additional Information

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:4 (days and nights)
• Charge nurse role available (no patient assignment)
• Resource RN available day and night
• Nurse aides (PCTs) on days (1-2) and nights (1)
• Respiratory Therapist available 24/7; manages BiPAP ventilation
• IV Team (SWAT RN) available for difficult IV sticks
• Hospitalist or Intensivist present during day shifts
• Pharmacy available 24/7
• Must be off from previous permanent staff assignment for 12 months to qualify for travel assignment
• No concurrent contracts allowed
• Strict onboarding deadlines and compliance requirements

Contract Length

• Minimum contract length: 13 weeks

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro Acute care RNs with strong critical thinking skills, trauma experience, and prior travel experience who are comfortable working in a teaching hospital environment with complex neurological patients.