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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/03/2025
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a night shift Telemetry assignment on a Level 1 Trauma Surgical Acute Unit, requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and Level 1 trauma experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Surgical Acute, Trauma, Ortho, and Post-Surgical Telemetry unit within an acute care hospital
• 30-bed unit with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and rotation into major holidays
• Floating required to multiple units, including Observation, VMU, and various Med-Surg and Tele units
• Unit handles transplant, Whipple procedures, spine, trauma, and orthopedic joint cases
• Uses Cerner EMR; experience preferred
• Specialized equipment includes telemetry monitoring (Philips), Bipap, and CPAP
• IV team (SWAT RN), RT, and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Primary duties include providing care to trauma, post-op transplant, orthopedic, and surgical patients requiring telemetry monitoring
• Sim Lab on day one is pass/fail, focusing on sterile technique and essential nursing skills
• Orientation consists of two floor-specific shifts plus general facility orientation
• Navy scrubs are required for this unit
• Candidates must provide a copy of their driver’s license for verification
• Pharmacy and Respiratory Therapy services are available around the clock
• No facial piercings allowed while on shift
• Men must be clean shaven for fit test to meet facility policies

Requirements

• Active Arizona or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry nursing experience in a Level 1 trauma setting
• Certifications required: ACLS, BLS (must be current at time of consideration)
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with only two attempts permitted
• Successful completion of a SIMs Lab on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Must have natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men must be clean shaven for fit testing
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility as determined by driver’s license
• Returning candidates cannot have been employed by the related health system within the last 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-611076. 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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