Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for an ED Holds/Telemetry position requiring a strong cardiac telemetry background and the ability to titrate cardiac drips in an acute care, Level III trauma setting.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting, ED Holds/Telemetry unit
• Level III trauma center
• Patients are ED holds waiting for inpatient bed placement, primarily MS/Tele population
• Patient ratio of 1:4
• Telemetry monitoring required — nurses must independently read and interpret cardiac strips (no monitor tech on unit)
• Common titratable drips include Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
• RNs are required to titrate drips per physician orders and parameters
• No ventilator management required; BiPAP/CPAP not listed as unit equipment
• PCTs are available on the unit
• ED charge nurse provides unit oversight
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
• 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Must work 2 of 4 major holidays, rotating with permanent staff
• First to float; may float to med/surg/tele/overflow units and sister ED campuses as needed

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license — 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 strong cardiac telemetry experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to titrate cardiac drips (e.g., Cardizem, Heparin, Amiodarone)
• Cerner EMR experience beneficial
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Candidate must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license)

Additional Information

• Primary responsibilities include caring for ED patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, with a focus on telemetry and medical patients
• May assist with ED patient tasks such as vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration, but will not serve as the primary RN for an ED patient assignment
• Orientation consists of 2 shifts on the Med/Surg/Tele unit at the primary campus
• Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia exam (via Relias) prior to start — 2 attempts allowed; failure results in a 6-month DNU status for this health system's AZ region
• A pass/fail simulation lab on sterile technique (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is conducted on day one of orientation; failure results in a 6-month DNU status
• Navy scrubs required
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply