Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Catheterization, Clinical Support, Customer Support/Service, Electroencephalography (EEG), Laboratory Analysis, Medical Billing, Medical Diagnosis, Neurology, Neuroscience, Neurotrauma (Traumatic Brain Injury), Nursing, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse (RN), Respiratory Therapy, Telemetry, Telemetry Nursing
Job Title
Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Neuro Acute
LocationPhoenix, AZ
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care on a 48-bed Neuro Acute unit, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms, maintaining a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Care for patients with neurological diagnoses including epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, TBI, scoliosis surgeries, and patients undergoing 24–48 hour trend EEGs
- Perform and maintain competency in sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
- Monitor telemetry and MedSurg patients, detecting and responding to subtle changes in patient condition using strong critical thinking and assessment skills
- Assess cranial nerves and support management of BiPAP in collaboration with Respiratory Therapy
- Participate in weekend rotation (3 shifts per 4-week period), holiday rotation, and float assignments to Med-Surg/Telemetry units as needed
Required Qualifications- Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of experience in Med-Surg or Telemetry nursing
- Level 1 Trauma experience required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts permitted)
- Must successfully complete Day 1 SIMs Lab skills assessment (pass/fail), demonstrating competency in sterile field technique, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes
- Strong critical thinking, neurological assessment skills, and ability to identify subtle changes in patient status
Preferred Experience / Skills- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Certification in Med-Surg or Telemetry preferred
- Experience with epilepsy monitoring, EEG trending, or neuroscience patient populations
Why Join Us- Work in a well-supported clinical environment with 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, 24/7 Pharmacy, a dedicated SWAT RN for difficult IV access, and charge nurses without patient assignments
- Self-scheduling model with a structured orientation period to support your transition onto the unit
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Concentric Healthcare Staffing