Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Phoenix, AZ

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Telemetry / Neuro Acute

Phoenix, AZ

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

• 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

• 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

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Certification in Med-Surg or Telemetry preferred
• Experience with epilepsy monitoring, EEG trending, or neuroscience patient populations

• 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