Travel Nurse RN - Cardiac Stepdown in Phoenix, AZ

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiac Stepdown
Location: Phoenix, 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 – Cardiac Stepdown / Cardiac Telemetry

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Days | 12-Hour Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 24-bed Cardiac Telemetry unit with a 1:3–4 nurse-to-patient ratio depending on acuity.
• Monitor and interpret EKG rhythms using Philips telemetry monitors and manage patients on non-titrating drips.
• Care for a diverse cardiac stepdown patient population including diagnoses such as chest pain, MI, pre-transplant, esophagectomy, ER overflow, and detox; travelers do not take transplant patients.
• Perform and maintain competency in sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes as evaluated through a SIMs Lab assessment.
• Float as needed to other telemetry units within the facility.
• Participate in weekend rotation (3 of 4 weekend shifts per 4-week period) and facility holiday rotation.

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure in good standing.
• Level 1 Trauma experience required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts permitted).
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR.
• Demonstrated competency in sterile field technique; must pass SIMs Lab skills assessment (pass/fail) covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes.

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience with personal reliable transportation.
• Experience caring for cardiac stepdown or telemetry patient populations including lung transplant, MI, and esophagectomy cases.
• Familiarity with Philips monitoring systems and high-flow oxygen/CPAP equipment.

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-supported environment with 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services, a pharmacist on the floor during days, a SWAT RN IV team for difficult access, and PCT support on every shift.
• Gain experience at a high-acuity facility with a structured onsite orientation and access to ongoing clinical resources.