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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: 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 Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring position requiring Level 1 trauma experience and night shift availability.

Responsibilities

• Position is in a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit within an acute care hospital setting
• Unit serves patients with neurological diagnoses including epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematomas, scoliosis surgeries, TBI, and other neuro conditions
• Telemetry skills are required in addition to Med/Surg experience
• 48-bed unit, including 10 rooms specializing in epilepsy monitoring
• Patient ratio is 1:4 on both days and nights
• Uses Cerner EMR; prior experience preferred but not required
• 12-hour night shifts with self-scheduling; 3 weekend shifts required every 4 weeks
• Expected to work 2 out of 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's)
• May be required to float to Med/Surg or Telemetry floors as needed
• Ventilators (Bipap) are used, managed by RT
• Charge nurse and resource RN available each shift; nurse aides present on all shifts
• Daily duties include frequent neuro assessments, monitoring trend EEGs, and use of self-releasing velcro seat belts for safety
• Orientation consists of 2 floor shifts plus facility-specific skills lab
• First day includes a pass/fail simulation lab; failure results in ineligibility for 6 months at regional facilities
• Hospitalist and intensivist coverage during days, IV team and respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Steel color scrubs are required per unit dress code
• Strong skills in recognizing subtle patient changes are essential
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings are allowed per facility policy
• Holiday coverage is based on rotation

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of acute care RN experience, including Level 1 trauma experience
• Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, another from a supervisor or peer within the last 3 years
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, with two allowed attempts
• Must pass a SIMs Lab skills checklist on Day 1, covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• No direct employment with related health system in the past year
• Driver's license required for consideration
• Strong critical thinking and assessment skills needed

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-610333. 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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