American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ED - Emergency Department for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Telemetry RN for an ED Holds/Telemetry position in an acute care setting with a strong cardiac background and required AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on the ED Holds/Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes ED holds waiting for inpatient placement, primarily medical-surgical/telemetry cases with cardiac focus
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4
• 12-hour night shifts, with 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week schedule
• Must work 2 of the 4 major holidays during the assignment
• Required to float to med/surg, telemetry, overflow units, and other EDs as needed
• Cerner is used for documentation and charting
• No on-call requirements
• Nurses are responsible for reading and interpreting telemetry strips; no monitor techs
• Provide care for ED hold patients, focusing on cardiac and telemetry monitoring
• Assist with ED patient care tasks including vitals, IV starts, and medication administration as needed, but will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignment
• ED PCTs are available for support
• Orientation includes two shifts on med/surg/tele at the primary campus and a pass/fail SIM LAB
• Navy scrubs are required as dress code
• Holiday coverage rotates with permanent staff
• First time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility if residing in AZ, NV, NE, IA, or MN

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent (within 6 months) telemetry nursing experience, preferably with a strong cardiac background
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS from AHA or APEX
• Proficient in titrating and managing cardiac drips including Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam through RELIAS within 48 hours of offer (maximum 2 attempts)
• Pass/Fail SIM LAB on first day of orientation
• Able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently
• Driver’s license copy required for consideration
• Cannot have been employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, including CHI/Dignity, within 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-613780. 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 - ER - Hold

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