Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and Level 1 Trauma background.

Details

• Acute care setting, Cardiac Telemetry unit (7NNA) with 24 beds
• Patient population includes cardiac stepdown, chest pain, MI, pre-transplant, esophagectomy, ER overflow, detox, and lung transplant (travelers do not take transplant patients)
• Non-titrating drips administered on the unit
• Patient ratio is 1:3–4 depending on acuity
• Philips telemetry monitors used; RNs are required to interpret EKGs
• Ventilatory support includes CPAP and high-flow oxygen
• EMR is Cerner with PCs in each room
• 12-hour day shifts, 7AM–7PM
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holidays worked into unit rotation
• Float requirement to other telemetry units including T5, T6, and Neuro Tele
• Charge nurse on unit; does not take a patient assignment except during high census
• PCTs available — 2 on both days and nights
• SWAT RN available for difficult IV access
• Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
• Pharmacy available 24/7, with a pharmacist on the floor during day shifts
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted
• Current AHA BLS and AHA ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• EKG interpretation skills required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts allowed

Additional Information

• 3-day floor-specific orientation provided upon start
• SIMs Lab required for all RNs on this unit: pass/fail skills assessment covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been released during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• A pass/fail exam on sterile technique is administered on day 1 of orientation
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Navy scrubs required
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Travelers are required to have their own vehicle