Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Visual Monitor Unit (VMU)

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 14-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving inpatients with primary medical diagnoses and secondary behavioral health or psychiatric components
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmia data for assigned patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratiomonitor patients via continuous video security surveillance system and coordinate with behavioral health techs and security staff
• Perform and maintain competency in sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Administer chemical restraints and manage rare physical restraints in accordance with facility policy; document care using Cerner EMR
• Float as needed to ED psych holds or Med/Surg floors; participate in every 3rd weekend rotation and holiday rotation with permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry experience; Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Must successfully complete a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; demonstrated competency in sterile field technique is essential
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Must have personal reliable transportation; first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience is preferred but not required; a genuine interest in working with patients who have mental illness is highly valued
• Experience caring for patients with dementia, confusion, or low cognitive ability
• Familiarity with chemical restraint protocols and behavioral health safety monitoring practices

Why Join Us

• Work in a uniquely specialized unit supported by on-site Psych MDs, a SWAT RN IV team, and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy services
• First-time travelers are welcome, and the streamlined offer process means qualified candidates can move quickly through the hiring process