Acute Care, Cardiac Monitoring, Cerebral Vascular Accident, Diabetes, Dialysis, Documentation, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Diagnosis, Medication Administration, Medications, Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Pneumonia, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing
Job Title
Registered Nurse – IMC / PCU / Stepdown (Telemetry)
LocationShow Low, AZ
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 3x12-hour shifts per week | 36-hour weekly guarantee
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on an 18-bed Telemetry unit with PCU-capable beds, maintaining nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:4 (Telemetry) and 1:3 (PCU/Stepdown)
- Monitor and validate telemetry interpretations using Philips monitoring systems, documenting every 4 hours or more frequently as clinically indicated
- Administer and manage IV drip medications including Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix
- Care for patients with common diagnoses including AMI, Stroke/TIA, pneumonia, renal/dialysis, AFib with RVR, SIRS, and diabetes mellitus
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including charge nurses, hospitalists, respiratory therapists, pharmacy, telemetry techs, HUCs, and PCTs
- Float to other medical-surgical units as needed and adhere to every-other-weekend scheduling requirements
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 1 year of Telemetry nursing experience
- Experience in a MedSurg acute care setting
- Ability to work night shifts including rotating weekend coverage (Friday/Saturday nights)
- Competency with telemetry monitoring and IV drip medication administration
Preferred Experience / Skills- 2 or more years of Telemetry or PCU/Stepdown nursing experience
- Prior experience with PCU-level patients including high-flow oxygen management
- Familiarity with Philips cardiac monitoring systems
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 hospitalist coverage, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy services, plus dedicated charge nurses, telemetry techs, HUCs, and PCTs
- All-private-room unit environment with structured orientation and preceptor support to set you up for success
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing