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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit position at a Level 1 Trauma facility, requiring at least 2 years of experience and Level 1 Trauma background.
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Level 1 Trauma acute care hospital setting
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Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit (6N) with 48 total beds, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms
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Patient population includes epilepsy, 24-48 hour trend EEGs, brain tumor, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, TBI, and other neurological diagnoses
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Patient ratio is 1:4 on both days and nights
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Charge nurse present with no patient assignment; one resource RN available on days and nights
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PCT support: 1-2 on days, 1 at night
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Primarily Med/Surg with some telemetry monitoring required; BiPAP managed by Respiratory Therapy
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Charting via Cerner EMR
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12-hour night shifts (7pm–7am)
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4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period; self-scheduling
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Travelers are first to float; float destinations may include Med/Surg, Telemetry, or sister campuses
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On-call not specified; RT, pharmacy, IV SWAT team, and hospitalist/intensivist support available on-site
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Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license currently in hand — 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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Level 1 Trauma experience required
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Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam prior to offer confirmation (2 attempts allowed)
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Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to detect subtle changes in patient condition
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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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2 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
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Copy of driver's license required for consideration
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Provide neurological nursing care including assessment of cranial nerves; Med/Surg and Tele RNs with strong skills will be trained on cranial nerve assessment
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Day 1 of orientation includes a pass/fail SIMs Lab competency evaluation covering sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — nurses have been dismissed for breaking sterile field
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Orientation also covers lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational, not pass/fail)
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2-shift floor-specific orientation provided
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Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; those employed PRN through outside staffing firms may be considered
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Holiday coverage required based on unit rotation
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Scrubs must be grey (Grey's Anatomy brand or steel color)
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Natural hair color required; no facial piercings permitted; male candidates must be clean-shaven (fit test requirement)
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Personal vehicle required
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BSN preferred but not required
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Med/Surg or Telemetry certification preferred
