Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Arizona, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and the ability to interpret EKGs and titrate drips.

Details

• Acute care Neuro Telemetry unit (5NNB / 7NNB) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital
• 32-bed unit with a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Patient population includes CVA, TBI, spinal surgery, encephalopathy, ESRD, trached patients, brain tumors, and patients with psychiatric comorbidities
• Average length of stay is 4–5 days; fast-paced, high-turnover unit
• Cerner EMR with WOWs (workstations on wheels)
• Central telemetry monitoring with EKG interpretation required
• Titration of drips including Heparin, Amiodarone, Cardizem, and Insulin required
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
• 4 weekend shifts required per 8 weeks (noted in unit details as 4 per 4 weeks in shift notes)
• Holidays worked into the permanent holiday rotation
• Floating required to telemetry units and tele overflow in the ICU
• No ventilator management required
• SWAT RN available for difficult IV access
• RT and Pharmacy available 24/7
• Charge nurses take a light patient assignment
• Nurse aides available on day and night shifts supporting BS, VS, and straight cath duties
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Neuro experience strongly preferred
• Must be able to interpret EKGs
• Must be able to titrate drips (Amiodarone, Cardizem, Insulin)
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation; candidates have 2 attempts
• Two 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address

Additional Information

• Scrub color: steel gray
• On Day 1 of orientation, RNs must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; nurses have been dismissed for breaking sterile field
• Orientation also includes educational components on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• 2-day floor-specific orientation included
• Bedside report is the standard for this unit
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Natural hair color required and facial piercings are not permitted; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travelers must have their own personal vehicle
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as eligible — experienced travelers are expected given the Level 1 Trauma and SIMs Lab requirements