Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position on a hospital tower unit, requiring Level 1 Trauma experience and the ability to pass a pre-employment dysrhythmia exam.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a Cardiac Telemetry unit (Tower 7)
• Patient population includes post-CABG, MVR, STEMI, heart failure, fundoplication, VATS decortication, and vascular repair cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:3 or 1:4
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, and Amiodarone
• Telemetry monitored by off-unit tele techs; RNs must be able to interpret common cardiac rhythms using GE tele packs and monitors
• RT equipment on unit includes CPAP, BiPAP, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• 1 PCT per 16 beds
• Charge/resource nurse ideally does not take a patient assignment
• Charting system: Cerner
• 12-hour day shifts
• 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week scheduling block
• Holiday coverage required based on unit needs
• Self-scheduling allowed as requests, balanced with scheduler
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Floating required to all other applicable areas
• 2-day unit-specific orientation
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS certification required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam before an offer can be confirmed (2 attempts allowed)
• Experience with post-operative cardiovascular surgery patients is highly recommended
• Ability to interpret common cardiac rhythms required
• 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
• Valid driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• On Day 1 of orientation, nurses must pass a pass/fail SIMs Lab covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; failure to maintain sterile field can result in immediate termination
• Orientation also includes educational components for lifts, restraints, and wound care
• Candidates who fail both attempts of the Relias Dysrhythmia exam and/or the SIMs Lab sterile technique test are ineligible to work at CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento, CA region for 6 months
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Dress code requires navy blue scrubs (not provided by the facility)
• Natural hair color required; facial piercings are not permitted
• Men must be clean-shaven (for fit testing purposes)
• Travel nurses must have their own personal vehicle