Travel Telemetry Registered Nurse
27 days ago
Phoenix
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg / Telemetry for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: Med Surg / Telemetry, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/10/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a 30-bed Medical Telemetry (Tower 5) unit within an acute care, Level 1 Trauma hospital, • Care for high-acuity patients including post-GYN surgery, pre-liver transplant, ESRD, cellulitis, pneumonia, diabetes, and DKA cases, • Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 with two patient care techs for support and a charge nurse with no patient assignment, • 12-hour night shifts from 7PM-7AM, with four weekend shifts per four weeks and coverage of two of the four major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Year's), • Floating required to any Med/Surg or Tele floor, • Uses Cerner EMR; experience with Cerner required, • Telemetry monitoring with Phillips equipment; RNs must be able to read EKGs, • Patients may require BiPAP or CPAP; patients must be independent on vents, • SWAT RN available for IV support; respiratory therapy and pharmacy staff available 24/7, • Unit offers a 2-day floor orientation and 12 hours of general orientation, • Responsible for frequent management of admissions and discharges with approximately one-third patient turnover daily, • Must maintain sterile technique during common procedures; SIMs Lab is strictly pass/fail, • Team includes two PCTs per shift, SWAT RNs for IV support, and designated charge nurse, • Navy scrubs required for this unit, • Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for fit test, • First-day orientation includes additional education on lifts, restraints, and wound care, • Participation in hospital holiday shift rotation is required, • Must have personal transportation; travel teams must provide their own vehicle, • Position suited for candidates who are competent in Med/Surg Tele, telemetry interpretation, and critical nursing skills\n \n Requirements\n, • Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration, • Minimum of 2 years recent Med/Surg Telemetry experience with prior Level 1 Trauma hospital experience, • Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; pending certifications will not be accepted, • Experience with IV insertion and EKG rhythm interpretation required, • Must pass the DYS (dysrhythmia) exam prior to offer; two attempts allowed, • Successful completion of pass/fail SIMs Lab skills check for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one, • Cerner EMR experience required, • Must provide two professional references (one supervisor from within the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the past 3 years), • Copy of driver’s license must be provided, • Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (according to driver’s license), • Candidates may not have worked for any facility in the associated health system (including CHI or Dignity) in the past 12 months\n Benefits\n, • 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 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.