Key Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, with a primary focus on medical/telemetry patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio. Assist with ED patient support tasks including vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration as needed (will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignments).
Provide direct nursing care to ED hold patients awaiting inpatient bed placement, with a primary focus on medical/telemetry patients at a 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio
Continuously monitor, read, and interpret cardiac telemetry strips independently — no monitor technician is available on unit
Titrate and adjust cardiac drips (including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone) per physician orders and established parameters
Assist with ED patient support tasks including vital signs, IV starts, and medication administration as needed (will not serve as primary RN for ED patient assignments)
Float to med/surg, telemetry, and overflow units at assigned campuses as needed
Participate in rotating weekend shifts (4 per 4-week schedule) and holiday rotation with permanent staff
Required Qualifications
Active RN license valid in the state of Arizona
BLS certification required
ACLS certification required
Must successfully pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (maximum of 2 attempts); failure results in a 6-month disqualification period
Must pass a Simulation Lab evaluation on the first day of orientation; failure results in a 6-month disqualification period
Strong cardiac telemetry background required, with a minimum of 2 years of telemetry experience preferred; must demonstrate ability to titrate cardiac drips per physician orders and parameters
Preferred Experience / Skills
Prior experience caring for medical/telemetry patients in an ED hold or overflow setting
Familiarity with common titratable drips including Cardizem, Heparin, and Amiodarone
Experience working in a fast-paced acute care environment alongside ED support staff such as PCTs
Why Join Us
Enjoy a self-scheduling model offering flexibility in shift selection within a structured 12-hour night shift framework
Work in a collaborative environment supported by ED charge nurses and patient care technicians