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 for a Telemetry Float Pool position, requiring AZ or Compact RN licensure and strong cardiac drip titration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Telemetry Float Pool within an acute care hospital setting
• Float between all Telemetry and MedSurg units, with possible assignments in ICU, Cardiac Tele, observation, Cath Lab, ER, and both Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses
• Float assignments notified 1.5 hours prior to shift start, with rare mid-shift floats between campuses (9 miles apart)
• Patient populations include post-cath lab, vascular procedures, neuro post-surgical, surgical, orthopedic, oncology, and general MedSurg, ages 15 and older
• Typical patient ratios are 1:3-4 for Tele and 1:4 for MedSurg, with support from PCTs and charge nurses who do not take patients
• 12-hour night shifts, 7pm-7am, with a requirement to work four weekend shifts per schedule and two of three major holidays
• Use of Cerner EMR and centralized telemetry monitoring; GE Monitors on some MedSurg units
• Floor-specific orientation includes 2 days per unit
• Care for a variety of cardiac, neuro, surgical, orthopedic, and oncology patients
• Must float as first priority and may float to lower acuity units and a range of holding areas
• Majority of duties include titrating specific cardiac medications, post-surgical care, and monitoring telemetry patients
• Must wear navy scrubs
• Team structure includes charge nurses without patient assignments, Clinical Supervisors, and PCTs
• Relias dysrhythmia exam and Sim Lab are pass/fail and mandatory for continued employment
• No pediatrics; patient care is for ages 15 and older
• Must not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the last year
• COVID and Flu vaccination requirements may apply

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission (no pending licenses)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in telemetry or related acute care setting required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips required
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing (maximum 2 attempts)
• Pass/fail Sim Lab on first day of orientation is required
• Ability to interpret EKGs is required
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration
• Two references required: one supervisor reference from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor reference from within the last 3 years

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-630135. 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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