Travel Telemetry Float Pool Registered Nurse - $2,131 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Critical Care Float for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Critical Care Float
• Discipline: RN
• StartDate: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry Float Pool position in Chandler, AZ, requiring the ability to titrate cardiac drips and a valid AZ or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting with a Telemetry Float Pool assignment spanning multiple units and campuses
• Float pool covers CV Telemetry (32 beds), Neuro Telemetry (28 beds), and Med/Surg units (29–32 beds) across two campuses approximately 9 miles apart
• Travelers are first priority to float and may float to Cardiac Tele, ICU, MedSurg, observation floors, holding areas (including Cath Lab and ER), and between campuses mid-shift
• Campus and unit assignment is communicated 1.5 hours prior to shift start
• Patient ratios are 1:3–4 on telemetry units and 1:4 on Med/Surg units
• Patient populations include post-cath lab, post-vascular, day 2 CABG, general tele, neuro post-surgical, post-craniotomy, CVAs post-TPA, and surgical/oncology/ortho patients (no pediatrics under 15)
• Cardiac drip titration required (Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine — titrate down only on some units)
• Centralized telemetry monitoring; RNs must be able to interpret EKGs
• Charting system: Cerner
• 12-hour shifts, 7a–7p or 7p–7a (nights)
• 4 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per scheduling period required
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• RT, pharmacy, and charge nurses available 24/7 on all units; charge nurses carry no patient assignment
• PCTs available at a ratio of 1 per 16 patients on tele units; SWAT RN available for difficult IV access
• Navy scrubs required across all units
• No ventilator management required on telemetry or Med/Surg units

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications (active, not pending): BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Ability to titrate cardiac drips is mandatory
• EKG interpretation skills required
• Telemetry and/or Med/Surg acute care experience required
• Must provide 2 professional references: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidate must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (DL used to verify permanent address)

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation — 2 attempts allowed within 48 hours of offer; failure results in DNU status with this health system's AZ and Sacramento regions for 6 months
• A pass/fail Sterile Technique simulation lab (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on day one of orientation; failure results in the same DNU consequence
• Floor-specific orientation is 2 days/shifts per unit
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by this health system or its affiliates within the past year are not eligible; candidates who worked PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers are not explicitly approved for this position given the complexity of float pool requirements and mandatory pre-offer testing

American Traveler Job ID #P-730145. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Telemetry

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.