Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry in Phoenix, AZ

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

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Telemetry RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85013!

Job Title

Registered Nurse (RN) – Telemetry / Visual Monitor Unit (VMU)

Location

Phoenix, AZ

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care on a 14-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit serving inpatients with primary medical diagnoses and secondary behavioral health or psychiatric components
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and dysrhythmia data for assigned patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratiomonitor patients via continuous video security surveillance system and coordinate with behavioral health techs and security staff
• Perform and maintain competency in sterile field procedures including Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Administer chemical restraints and manage rare physical restraints in accordance with facility policy; document care using Cerner EMR
• Float as needed to ED psych holds or Med/Surg floors; participate in every 3rd weekend rotation and holiday rotation with permanent staff

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license with a minimum of 18 months of Med/Surg Telemetry experience; Level 1 or Level 2 Trauma experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (two attempts allowed)
• Must successfully complete a Day 1 pass/fail SIMs Lab covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; demonstrated competency in sterile field technique is essential
• Proficiency with Cerner EMR
• Must have personal reliable transportation; first-time travelers are welcome to apply

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Psychiatric or behavioral health nursing experience is preferred but not required; a genuine interest in working with patients who have mental illness is highly valued
• Experience caring for patients with dementia, confusion, or low cognitive ability
• Familiarity with chemical restraint protocols and behavioral health safety monitoring practices

Why Join Us

• Work in a uniquely specialized unit supported by on-site Psych MDs, a SWAT RN IV team, and 24/7 Respiratory Therapy and Pharmacy services
• First-time travelers are welcome, and the streamlined offer process means qualified candidates can move quickly through the hiring process

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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