Travel Nurse RN - Med/Surg / Telemetry in Chandler, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Medical Surgical / Telemetry

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Day Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed Medical-Surgical Telemetry unit, including general and orthopedic trauma stepdown patients, at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Monitor and manage patients with chest tubes, drains, wound vacs, and peritoneal dialysis; titrate Amiodarone and Cardizem as directed
• Read and interpret cardiac rhythm strips using GE telemetry monitors with support from a central monitoring station technician
• Manage CPAP and potential ventilator support; collaborate with Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Utilize 1:1 PCT sitters for confused patients and soft restraints per protocol; communicate via Spectralink phones with integrated call light system
• Float as needed to Medical-Surgical Telemetry units within the facility

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in good standing
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent Medical-Surgical/Telemetry RN experience (experience must be within the past 6 months)
• Must be able to read cardiac rhythm strips
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (maximum of 2 attempts, within 48 hours of offer)
• Must pass a Simulation Lab assessment on day one of orientation (study guides provided)
• Availability to work 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period and one major and one minor holiday

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for orthopedic trauma or stepdown patients, including chest tube and wound vac management
• Familiarity with GE telemetry monitoring systems
• Experience with peritoneal dialysis patients in a floor setting
• Prior experience in a COVID-designated or infectious disease unit

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Pharmacy coverage, a dedicated House SWAT Nurse, and consistent charge nurse and supervisor leadership
• Gain experience in a dynamic acute care environment managing a diverse patient population with access to robust clinical resources