Description

American Traveler is hiring a night-shift RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit requiring 2+ years of experience and AZ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care Telemetry unit covering Surgical/Neuro patients across two 48-bed units (4A and 4B)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aides at a 1:10-15 ratio
• Common diagnoses include COVID, respiratory and GI conditions, diabetes, telemetry, TIA, and CVA, as well as general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients
• Tele monitoring is remote with monitor techs reading and posting strips; RNs must interpret strips and sign off at least once per shift
• RT equipment used includes BiPAP, CPAP, high flow, and breathing treatments
• Set rate drips such as Diltiazem are used; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from 7pm-7:30am with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Self-scheduling is used, finalized by manager balancing
• Every other weekend required, with 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required with priority given to travelers; may float to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required, with no pending licenses accepted
• BLS and ACLS certification required, active and not pending
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading basic tele strips required
• Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA preferred
• Cerner EMR experience recommended due to limited orientation time
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation
• Must pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license address

Additional Information

• Interpret and sign off on telemetry strips at least once per shift
• Unit has both a charge nurse and house supervisor; charge nurse does not take a patient assignment
• One shift of unit/department specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, typically 2 days and 1 evening or 2 evenings and a day across the holiday period
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full time, part time, or PRN by any facility associated with the health system within the past year; PRN employment through outside firms is acceptable
• Failing the Relias exam and/or sterile technique test twice results in ineligibility with this health system's Arizona facilities for 6 months
• First time travelers are welcome to apply