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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• 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 Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit night shift with Level 1 trauma and telemetry experience required.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit within an acute hospital setting
• 48-bed unit, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms
• Patient population includes epilepsy, post-neurosurgical cases, 24-48 hour Trend EEGs, brain tumors, subdural hematomas, scoliosis surgeries, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 for both days and nights
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm-7am), with three weekend shifts required in a four-week period
• Holiday shifts are assigned according to the unit’s rotation
• Possible floating to Med/Surg and Telemetry floors may be required
• Uses Cerner EMR system
• Ventilators (BiPAP) managed by Respiratory Therapy
• Hospitalist or intensivist present during days; SWAT RN available for difficult IV starts; RT and Pharmacy services available 24/7
• Floor-specific orientation includes two shifts
• Care for a high-acuity neuro patient population in a Level 1 trauma environment
• Support from charge RN (no assignment), resource RN, and patient care technicians
• Required to maintain strong sterile technique during frequent clinical procedures
• Team-oriented environment with self-scheduling option
• Scrub color requirement is Greys Anatomy/steel
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing, and all staff must have natural hair color and no facial piercings
• Mandatory orientation includes pass/fail skill simulations on Day 1
• Must be able to detect subtle patient changes and demonstrate sharp assessment skills
• Reassignment is possible if both Relias and SIMs Lab assessments are not passed

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required upon start
• Minimum two years of recent acute hospital RN experience, including Level 1 trauma and telemetry experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia (Relias) exam prior to acceptance, with two attempts allowed
• Must pass Day 1 SIMs Lab skills assessment for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing change; pass/fail format applies
• Strong critical thinking and neurological assessment skills required
• Must provide a valid driver’s license as proof of permanent address to verify 50-mile radius eligibility
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor in the past 12 months and one from a supervisor or peer in the past three years
• Candidates may not have been employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities 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-631232. 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 - Med/Surg - Neuro

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