American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN to join the Telemetry Float Pool, requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and advanced cardiac skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital-based Telemetry Float Pool, floating between Telemetry and MedSurg units
• Patients include post-cardiac procedures, neuro, ortho, oncology, and general medical-surgical cases, ages 15 and older
• Patient ratios typically 1:3-4 for Telemetry and Neuro units, 1:4 on MedSurg units
• Shift schedule is 12-hour nights with 4 weekend shifts per schedule and 2 of 3 major holidays required
• First to float across Tele, MedSurg, ICU (if skilled), Cardiac Tele, observation, and holding areas; may float between two campuses 9 miles apart
• Uses Cerner for EMR documentation; experience with Cerner preferred
• Telemetry units use centralized monitoring; GE monitors used on MedSurg units
• No pediatric patients; no ventilator care required
• Provide comprehensive telemetry nursing care to a variety of patient populations, including post-surgical and cardiology cases
• May be required to float mid-shift between units or campuses based on staffing needs
• Notify of float location 1.5 hours before shift start; rare float to another campus within a shift is possible
• Must wear navy scrubs
• Charge nurse and clinical supervisor available for support; patient care technicians present depending on unit and shift
• 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy coverage
• Must participate in floor-specific orientation (2 shifts per floor/unit)
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Must work assigned holidays and follow weekend shift requirements
• Local candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or compact (NLC) RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry nursing experience
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications required
• Experience titrating cardiac drips such as Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine required
• Must be able to interpret EKGs
• Submission must include a copy of driver's license
• Must provide two references: one supervisor from the past year and one peer or supervisor from the past three years (with dates and rehire eligibility)
• Successful completion of a dysrhythmia exam (max two attempts) prior to contract signing
• Pass/fail Sim Lab testing on day one of orientation
• Candidates cannot have worked at any affiliated health system as a direct employee in the past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-625699. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

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