Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care in Chandler, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intermediate Care
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) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (CHF Telemetry)

Location

Chandler, AZ | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7PM–7AM | Self-scheduling | Every other weekend required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed CHF Telemetry unit managing diagnoses such as CHF, fluid overload, shortness of breath, arrhythmias, and general telemetry patients
• Monitor and interpret EKG strips independently; unit utilizes centralized telemetry monitoring
• Titrate cardiac drips including heparin, Lasix, bumex, and other cardiac medications as indicated
• Manage respiratory support including nasal cannula and BiPAP/CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4, collaborating with PCTs and charge nurses
• Float to other telemetry floors as needed based on unit census

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state of Arizona (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a telemetry, IMC, PCU, or stepdown setting — required, no exceptions
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency in EKG monitoring and independent interpretation of cardiac rhythms
• Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed prior to placement — maximum of 2 attempts allowed; candidates who do not pass are ineligible for placement for 6 months

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience titrating cardiac drips in a high-acuity telemetry environment
• Familiarity with CHF patient populations and fluid management protocols
• Prior experience working in a self-scheduling, block-scheduling environment

Why Join Us

• Work on a well-supported unit with dedicated charge nurses (no patient assignment), PCTs, and centralized telemetry monitoring
• Self-scheduling available, offering flexibility within a structured 12-hour night shift framework