Travel Nurse RN - Telemetry - $2,137 per week in Chandler, AZ

Job Title: RN II - Telemetry Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - 2 full years of experience to be considered - Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of receiving an offer - Ability to pass a pass/fail exam on the first day of orientation, with an emphasis on sterile field techniques Description: This position focuses on providing care in a telemetry unit. Patients typically include those recovering from catheter lab procedures, vascular procedures, and day 2 CABG patients.

Job Title: RN II - Telemetry Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Telemetry Duration: 13 weeks Shift: 12 Hour Nights Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years License: Required Certifications: BLS, ACLS Must-Have: - 2 full years of experience to be considered - Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam within 48 hours of receiving an offer - Ability to pass a pass/fail exam on the first day of orientation, with an emphasis on sterile field techniques Description: This position focuses on providing care in a telemetry unit. The unit has a total of 32 beds. Registered Nurses must be able to interpret EKGs. Patients typically include those recovering from catheter lab procedures, vascular procedures, and day 2 CABG patients. The common medications administered include Amiodarone, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, and Dobutamine, which are titrated down only. The nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:3-4. There is a charge nurse present, who does not have a patient assignment, alongside a clinical supervisor in a management role. Patient care techs are available with a ratio of 1 for every 16 patients. Weekend work is required every other weekend. Shifts are 12 hours, from 7 PM to 7 AM. Floating is to similar or lower acuity units. Common diagnoses involve telemetry-related issues, with no pediatrics handled in the unit. Pharmacy and Respiratory Therapy services are available 24/7. The hospital can cancel up to four shifts during the 13-week assignment.