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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry position in Arizona, requiring telemetry strip interpretation skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience.
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Acute care hospital setting on a 49-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (3rd Floor)
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Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, post-cath, and total joint replacement cases
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Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with Nurse Aide support (1:10–15)
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RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift; Monitor Techs are also present on the unit
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Diltiazem/Cardizem drips administered at a set rate (no titration required)
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Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
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Charting via Cerner EMR (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation)
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12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
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Every other weekend required (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
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First to float; may float to East Campus and potentially PCU if qualified
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13-week contract with 36 hours per week
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Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
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Ability to read and interpret basic telemetry strips required
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Experience with CVA, TIA, and total joint replacement preferred
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Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
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Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to contract confirmation
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Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
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Cannot 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 firms will be considered)
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Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
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Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit (12 hours total)
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A pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
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Failing either the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique test on a second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status with CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento, CA region
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Holiday coverage expected for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day (2 days and 1 eve, or 2 eves and 1 day)
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Self-scheduling is used; schedules are made 4 weeks out and balanced by the manager
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Navy blue scrubs required
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Both a Charge Nurse and House Supervisor are available on the unit
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No on-call or standby requirements
