Acute Care Registered Nurse (Med Tele / Med Surg RN)

Acute Care Registered Nurse (Med Tele / Med Surg RN)

Hiring Acute Care Registered Nurses (Med Tele / Med Surg RN) to provide safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care to adult patients in an acute care medical-surgical and/or telemetry unit. The Acute Care RN will manage a variety of medical conditions, support telemetry monitoring as required, administer medications and treatments, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure accurate documentation and patient education. This position requires strong assessment skills, time management, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced inpatient environment.

Provide direct nursing care to adult acute care patients on Med Surg and/or Med Tele units

Perform comprehensive patient assessments and implement individualized care plans

Monitor patient condition, vital signs, and recognize clinical deterioration promptly

Provide telemetry monitoring as needed and report rhythm changes to providers

Administer medications, IV therapy, and treatments per physician orders and protocols

Coordinate with physicians, case management, PT/OT, pharmacy, and interdisciplinary teams

Provide patient and family education including discharge planning and medication teaching

Maintain accurate documentation in EMR, including assessments, interventions, and outcomes

Ensure compliance with infection control, patient safety, and hospital quality standards

Participate in shift handoffs, rounding, and unit-based performance improvement initiatives

Must-Have Requirements

Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) Required

License: Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) License Required

Experience: 12 years of RN experience required (Med Surg/Telemetry preferred)

Preferred / Nice-to-Have

Experience in Med Surg, Telemetry, Progressive Care, or Acute Care inpatient units

Telemetry rhythm interpretation skills

ACLS certification (preferred)

Strong teamwork and ability to prioritize in high census/high acuity units

Comfortable caring for multiple patients with diverse medical needs

Core Skills & Competencies

Acute care nursing (Med Surg / Med Tele)

Patient assessment, clinical judgement, and escalation of care

Telemetry monitoring and rhythm recognition

Medication administration, IV therapy, and patient safety

Multidisciplinary teamwork and effective communication

Patient education and discharge planning support

EMR documentation accuracy and compliance