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

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Oncology / Med-Surg

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 32-bed Med-Surg/Oncology unit at a 4:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform strong post-operative assessments for a high-turnover unit including colorectal, urological, bariatric, hepatobiliary, hysterectomy, and breast reconstruction patients
• Care for chemotherapy and oncology patients; charge nurse may assist with chemo administration on and off the unit
• Manage PCAs and provide care for palliative patients requiring CPAP or high-flow oxygen
• Participate in self-scheduling with 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule period and a holiday rotation; standby requirement monitored by central staffing
• Float to other Med-Surg/Tele units as needed; assist with hall/overflow admissions and room preparation including double-bunking scenarios

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of recent experience (within the past 6 months)
• Current ACLS certification required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (maximum 2 attempts); failure results in a 6-month disqualification from associated facilities
• Must pass a Sim Lab assessment on day one of orientation (pass/fail; study guides provided)
• Telemetry experience required due to floating responsibilities
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; candidates who have worked full-time, part-time, or PRN with any associated health system facility within the past 12 months are not eligible

Preferred Experience / Skills

• ONS Chemo Provider Card preferred
• Strong post-operative assessment skills and demonstrated ability to manage high patient turnover
• Experience with oncology and chemotherapy patient populations

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling flexibility with structured preceptor-led unit orientation (2 shifts with a preceptor)
• Supportive unit environment with PCT coverage and a non-patient-carrying charge nurse available for assistance