Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele position on a 48-bed unit requiring telemetry strip interpretation and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a combined 48-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit (4A and 4B) on the 4th floor
• Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general orthopedic and spinal surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10–15
• Telemetry is monitored remotely by monitor techs on the 3rd floor; RNs are required to interpret and sign strips at least once per shift
• Diltiazem administered at a set rate; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and nebulizer treatments
• Charting via Cerner (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation time)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Self-scheduling used with manager final approval; schedules set 4 weeks in advance
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
• Floating required to the East Campus and potentially to PCU if qualified; travelers are first to float
• No on-call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips required
• Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as indicated on driver's license)

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 shift (12 hours) on the unit
• Unit is supported by a charge nurse (no patient assignment) and a house supervisor
• Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• A pass/fail competency test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Holiday coverage expected for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day — typically 2 days and 1 evening or 2 evenings and 1 day across the holiday period
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates placed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered