TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified IMC RN in Chandler, Arizona, 85224!
Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – IMC/PCU/Stepdown (CHF Telemetry)
Location
Chandler, AZ | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Night Shift | 12-hour shifts, 7PM–7AM | Self-scheduling | Every other weekend required
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care on a 30-bed CHF Telemetry unit managing diagnoses such as CHF, fluid overload, shortness of breath, arrhythmias, and general telemetry patients
- Monitor and interpret EKG strips independently; unit utilizes centralized telemetry monitoring
- Titrate cardiac drips including heparin, Lasix, bumex, and other cardiac medications as indicated
- Manage respiratory support including nasal cannula and BiPAP/CPAP for obstructive sleep apnea
- Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:3–4, collaborating with PCTs and charge nurses
- Float to other telemetry floors as needed based on unit census
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of Arizona (or compact eligibility)
- Minimum of 2 years of RN experience in a telemetry, IMC, PCU, or stepdown setting — required, no exceptions
- BLS certification required
- ACLS certification required
- Proficiency in EKG monitoring and independent interpretation of cardiac rhythms
- Dysrhythmia Exam must be completed prior to placement — maximum of 2 attempts allowed; candidates who do not pass are ineligible for placement for 6 months
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience titrating cardiac drips in a high-acuity telemetry environment
- Familiarity with CHF patient populations and fluid management protocols
- Prior experience working in a self-scheduling, block-scheduling environment
Why Join Us
- Work on a well-supported unit with dedicated charge nurses (no patient assignment), PCTs, and centralized telemetry monitoring
- Self-scheduling available, offering flexibility within a structured 12-hour night shift framework