Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Chandler, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7PM–7AM) | Every Other Weekend Required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a cardiovascular telemetry unit with a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio in a 32-bed setting
• Monitor and interpret EKGs using centralized telemetry; must be proficient in dysrhythmia recognition
• Manage and titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips including Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Heparin, and Dobutamine (titration down only)
• Care for post-cath lab, post-vascular procedure, and day-2 CABG patients as well as general telemetry patients (ages 15 and older)
• Maintain sterile field technique; a pass/fail sterile field exam is administered on day one of orientation
• Float to units of similar or lower acuity as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact equivalent) in good standing
• Minimum 2 years of recent Telemetry RN experience (within the past 6 months)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Prophecy Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed within 24–48 hours prior to position acceptance (maximum 2 attempts)
• Ability to independently interpret EKGs and manage centralized telemetry monitoring

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience caring for post-cardiac procedure patients including post-cath lab and post-CABG populations
• Familiarity with titrating cardiac and vasoactive drip medications in a monitored setting
• Prior charge nurse experience in a telemetry or step-down environment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported unit with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy, on-site Hospitalist coverage, and a dedicated Clinical Supervisor
• Join a structured cardiovascular telemetry team with clear orientation, defined ratios, and strong ancillary support including PCT coverage