Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Surgical Acute Telemetry position on a Trauma, Ortho, and Surgical unit requiring at least 2 years of tele experience and Level 1 trauma background.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 30-bed Surgical Acute Telemetry unit (Tower 8) focused on trauma, orthopedics, and surgical patients
• Common patient population includes post-op transplants (day 1), Whipple procedures, spine surgeries, ortho joint replacements, and trauma cases — high volume of transplant and Whipple patients
• Patient ratio of 1:4–5
• Charting performed in Cerner EMR
• Telemetry monitoring via Philips equipment; ventilatory support includes BiPAP and CPAP
• SWAT RN (IV team), RT, and pharmacy support available 24/7
• 12-hour day shifts
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage integrated into permanent staff rotation
• Floating required to Observation, VMU, T6, T5, 6N, 5N, and other Med/Surg and Tele units
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS (AHA) and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of telemetry nursing experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Proficiency in Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes using sterile technique is essential
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation (2 attempts allowed)
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• BSN not required

Additional Information

• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Day 1 orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab assessment covering sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses who break sterile field have been dismissed during this assessment
• Orientation also includes educational sessions on lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Floor-specific orientation consists of 2 shifts
• Navy scrubs required
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings required; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Candidates must have their own personal vehicle
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Failing the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique assessment on the second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status with CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento region facilities