Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry Float Pool position at a Level I Trauma Center in Arizona, requiring the ability to titrate cardiac drips and a pre-offer dysrhythmia exam. Requirements Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license currently in hand; pending licenses not accepted Required certifications (all must be active, no pending accepted): BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Must be able to titrate cardiac drips Must be able to interpret EKGs Cerner EMR experience applicable to this role 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 Valid driver's license required for consideration Responsibilities Acute care setting at a Level I Trauma Center in Chandler, AZ Assigned to the Telemetry Float Pool with floating required across multiple telemetry, MedSurg, ICU, cardiac tele, observation, and holding area units (including ER and Cath Lab areas) Floating may occur between two campuses located approximately 9 miles apart; campus and unit assignment is communicated 1.5 hours prior to shift start Observation floor is staffed first, followed by other units; mid-shift float to another unit is possible Patient ratios are 1:3–4 on telemetry units and 1:4 on MedSurg units Patient populations include post-cath lab, post-vascular, day 2 CABG, neuro/post-surgical, CVAs post-TPA, spine, general tele, ortho, surgical, and oncology patients Patients aged 15 and older; no pediatrics Titration of cardiac drips required, including Amio, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine, and Cardizem Centralized telemetry monitoring; RNs must be able to interpret EKGs Charting system: Cerner 12-hour shifts, 7am–7pm or 7pm–7am (nights) 4 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) per scheduling period required Must work 2 of 3 major holidays RT and pharmacy support available 24/7 across units PCTs available; ratio varies by unit Candidates must pass a Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; a maximum of 2 attempts are allowed, and failure results in a 6-month DNU status for the CommonSpirit AZ and Sacramento regions A pass/fail sterile technique simulation lab (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation; failure results in the same 6-month DNU status 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 firms will be considered Navy scrubs required across all float pool units Floor-specific orientation of 2 days/shifts is provided on each unit Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify for travel rates; driver's license is used to verify permanent address Spectralink phones (with integrated call light) are used on MedSurg units Benefits High Pay and Bonuses Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options 401(k) Plan Weekly Payroll Deposit Free Online CEUs Generous Housing Allowance Travel and Licensure Reimbursements Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy Traveler Rewards and Discounts #J-18808-Ljbffr