Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Telemetry position on a Surgical Acute unit at a Level 1 Trauma Center, requiring at least 2 years of telemetry experience and Level 1 trauma background. Requirements Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; must be active at time of consideration — pending licenses not accepted Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted Minimum 2 years of telemetry (tele) nursing experience required Level 1 Trauma experience required Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address Two 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 Copy of driver's license required for consideration Responsibilities Acute care hospital setting on a Surgical Acute Telemetry unit (Tower 8) 30-bed unit serving trauma, orthopedic, and surgical patients, including post-op transplants, Whipple procedures, spine, and ortho joint cases Patient ratio of 1:4-5 Philips telemetry monitoring equipment used; ventilatory support includes BiPAP and CPAP Charting via Cerner EMR 12-hour day shifts 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week period Holiday coverage integrated into permanent staff rotation Floating required to Observation, VMU, T6, T5, 6N, 5N, and other Med/Surg and Telemetry units SWAT RN (IV Team), RT, and Pharmacy available 24/7 Common patient diagnoses include post-op transplants (day1), Whipple procedures, spine surgeries, and orthopedic joint cases — the unit has a notably high volume of transplant and Whipple patients Unit is supported by a Charge RN who does not take patients, plus nurse aides (2 on days, 1 on nights) Floor-specific orientation is 2 shifts Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation; two attempts are allowed A pass/fail SIMs Lab is conducted on Day1 of orientation, covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been dismissed for breaking sterile field, so strong sterile technique competency is essential Orientation also includes educational components on lifts, restraints, and wound care Navy scrubs required Natural hair color and no facial piercings required; men must be clean‑shaven for fit testing Travel nurses are required to have their own personal vehicle 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 employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered 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