Job ID: 903557
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - Telemetry
LocationGilbert, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 12-hour Night Shifts (7:00 PM - 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide nursing care for ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, with a primary focus on telemetry and medical/surgical patients
- Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently - no monitor technician is available on unit
- Titrate and adjust cardiac drips (including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone) per physician orders and established parameters
- Assist with ED patient support tasks such as vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration as needed (will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignments)
- Float to med/surg, telemetry, overflow units, and affiliated ED locations as needed
- Complete 4 weekend shifts per 4-week scheduling period and rotate holiday coverage with permanent staff
Required Qualifications- Active RN license valid in the state of Arizona
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (maximum of 2 attempts permitted)
- Must pass a pass/fail simulation lab on the first day of orientation
- Strong cardiac telemetry background required; minimum 2 years of telemetry experience preferred
- Must be able to titrate and adjust cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters
Preferred Experience / Skills- Experience caring for ED hold or boarding patients in an acute care setting
- Familiarity with common titratable drips including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with a mixed medical/surgical and telemetry patient population
Why Join Us- Self-scheduling flexibility available, offering a degree of control over your work-life balance
- PCT support available on unit, allowing nurses to focus on higher-acuity telemetry care