Travel Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring RN (Telemetry)
10 days ago
Phoenix
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Telemetry Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 03/23/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Mar 23, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Acute care hospital setting, Level 1 Trauma Center, • Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit (6N) with 48 total beds, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms, • Patient population includes epilepsy (24–48 hour trend EEGs), brain tumors, subdural hematomas, scoliosis surgeries, TBI, and other neurological diagnoses, • Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 on both days and nights, • Charge nurse present with no patient assignment; one resource RN available on day and night shifts, • PCTs available: 1–2 on days, 1 at night, • Primarily Med/Surg with some telemetry monitoring required, • BiPAP ventilators used; Respiratory Therapy manages vents 24/7, • IV SWAT RN available for difficult IV access, • Hospitalist or intensivist present in-house during day shift, • Pharmacy available 24/7, • Charting performed in Cerner EMR, • 12-hour night shifts, 7pm–7am, • 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period, • Holiday shifts assigned based on unit rotation, • Floating possible to Med/Surg and Telemetry floors, • 13-week contractRequirements, • Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted, • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted, • Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, • Level 1 trauma experience required, • Telemetry experience required, • Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts, • Strong critical thinking and patient assessment skills required, including the ability to detect subtle neurological changes, • 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire, • Driver's license required for consideration, • Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; driver's license is used to verify permanent address, • BSN preferred but not required, • Med/Surg or Telemetry certification preferredAdditional Information, • Responsibilities include neurological assessments, cranial nerve assessment (training provided for qualified Med/Surg-Tele RNs), telemetry monitoring, and care for epilepsy and complex neuro patients, • On Day 1 of orientation, nurses must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been dismissed during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field, • Orientation also includes educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care, • Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts on the unit, • Self-scheduling model used for the unit, • Scrub color required: Grey's Anatomy steel, • Natural hair color required and facial piercings are not permitted, • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing, • Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.