Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Chandler, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Telemetry
Location: Chandler, AZ
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 12-Hour Shifts (Days or Nights, 7a–7p or 7p–7a) | Onsite | 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule | Holiday rotation with permanent staff | No call required

Key Responsibilities

• Care for ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, primarily MS/Telemetry patients, at a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4
• Read and interpret cardiac monitor strips independently — no monitor technician is available on unit
• Titrate cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters, including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
• Assist with ED patient support tasks such as vitals, IV starts, and medication administration as needed (will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignments)
• Float to med/surg, telemetry, and overflow units at multiple campuses as needed
• Complete a pass/fail simulation lab on day one of orientation (study guides provided)

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 2 years of recent telemetry experience (within the past 6 months)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam via Relias within 48 hours of offer (maximum 2 attempts)
• Must be able to titrate and wean cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters
• Strong cardiac telemetry background required; ability to read and interpret rhythm strips independently

Preferred Experience / Skills

• 2 or more years of dedicated cardiac telemetry experience preferred
• Prior experience managing ED hold or overflow patient populations
• Familiarity with common titratable drips including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone

Why Join Us

• Self-scheduling flexibility with 12-hour shifts in a dynamic, fast-paced acute care environment
• PCT support available on unit, allowing nurses to focus on high-acuity telemetry patient care