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 | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 29-bed telemetry unit with a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio on nights (primary patient care without nurse aide support)
• Continuously monitor cardiac rhythms using GE Cardiac Monitors, interpret telemetry strips, and identify rhythm changes independently (remote monitor techs are available but RN interpretation is required)
• Manage IV drips including Heparin, Lasix, Amiodarone, and Cardizem; no titration required
• Administer all breathing treatments; unit supports up to 6L O2, CPAP for non-obstructive sleep apnea only — no High Flow or BiPAP on unit
• Perform groin management and provide care for patients with renal, GI, sepsis, and mental health diagnoses
• Participate in self-scheduling, standby shifts, weekend rotations (3 shifts per schedule period), and holiday rotations as required of all staff

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in the state of Arizona
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• EKG certification required
• Must demonstrate EKG competency and cardiac monitoring experience
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of offer (maximum 2 attempts); must pass a simulation lab assessment on Day 1 of orientation
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; valid Driver's License must be provided at time of submittal

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior telemetry or medical-surgical nursing experience
• Experience with groin management and cardiac monitoring in an acute care setting
• Familiarity with patient populations including renal, GI, sepsis, and mental health

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with charge nurses on both shifts and house supervisors available in-house 24/7
• A high-demand unit where travelers frequently return for repeat assignments or transition to permanent staff