Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,047 per week in Gilbert, AZ

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Strong cardiac telemetry background, preferably 2 years. The unit includes ED beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 4. Nurses will care for patients in the ED who are waiting for placement on a medical/surgical unit.

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: RN Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: Strong cardiac telemetry background, preferably 2 years. Ability to decrease cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters. Experience in caring for telemetry patients primarily. Capability to read and interpret cardiac strips. Description: This is a telemetry position requiring telemetry skills. Travelers will need to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start. There is also a PASS/FAIL simulation lab on day one of orientation. Failure to pass the simulation will result in dismissal and a DNU for 6 months. The unit includes ED beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1 to 4. Nurses will care for patients in the ED who are waiting for placement on a medical/surgical unit. Common diagnoses include ED holds. Nurses will titrate drips such as Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone as ordered. The charge nurse or house supervisor will oversee the unit. Nurse aids are available on the unit. Equipment such as vents, CPAP, and BiPAP are not utilized in this unit. There are no monitor technicians; nurses must read and interpret strips. Shifts are 12 hours in duration from 7 PM to 7 AM. Self-scheduling is possible but may change. Weekend requirements include 4 shifts within a 4-week schedule. There is a holiday rotation with permanent staff. There is no call requirement. Nurses may float to medical/surgical/telemetry/overflow units as needed. Scrub color/dress code is navy. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with ED patients such as obtaining vital signs, starting IVs, and administering medications. Primary RN assignments will not include ED patients. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. Charting system used is Cerner. Must hold required certifications in ACLS and BLS. Please ensure to meet all requirements and qualifications for application.