Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - Med Surg / Telemetry
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Regional Medical Center

$1,513-2,016/week
Posted 11 hours ago  Verified
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Common job information

    Certification details
  • BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications required.
  • COVID vaccination requirement.
    Job details
  • A hospital in Arizona is looking for experienced nurses for a travel contract for their MS/Tele float pool.
  • The right candidate will have 2+ years of current tele experience, an active BLS, ACLS, and AZ license or compact.
  • TRAVELERS MUST BE ABLE TO TITRATE DRIPS!!
  • There will be frequent floating to the sister facility, Mercy Gilbert.
  • Travelers are required to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to starting (2 max attempts) and will take a pass/fail Sim lab on day 1 of orientation.
  • COVID vaccine is required or declination form with supporting documentation from clergy or MD.
    Job requirements
  • 2+ years of current tele experience
  • Active BLS, ACLS, and AZ license or compact
  • Ability to titrate cardiac drips
  • Pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (WITH 2 MAX ATTEMPTS)
    Schedule information
  • Shifts: 12 hr shifts. 7-7.
  • Floating is required.
    Unit specific information
  • Unit: CV Tele B3A, A3 Neuro, MedSurg C5, MedSurg B2C
  • Ratios: Generally 1:3-4
  • Charge Nurse: Yes, no patient assignment.
  • Techs: PCTs - 1 per every 16 patients.
  • Weekend Requirement: Varies depending on the unit.
  • Scrub Color: Navy
  • Tele: Centralized tele. RNs must be able to interpret EKGs.
  • Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Varies, some units have hospitalist rounds during the day and on call at night.
  • Pharmacy 24/7: Yes
  • Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Varies by unit such as: post cath lab, post vascular procedures, day 2 CABG patients, general tele, Neuro post surgical, post cranis, spine, CVAs post TPA, General MedSurg patients that require tele.
    Additional Details
  • COVID vaccine is required or declination form with supporting documentation from clergy or MD
  • **Travelers will need to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to start (WITH 2 MAX ATTEMPTS), within 48 hours of offer.
  • **There is also a pass/fail Sim Lab on day one of orientation (study guides will be provided with first day instructions).
  • If traveler fails Sim, they will be sent home and made a DNU
  • ***Will float between all Tele and MedSurg units****
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About Chandler, AZ

As a Travel Telemetry Nurse in Chandler, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Chandler's cost of living is slightly higher than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Chandler experiences hot summers with average highs around 104°F and mild winters with average lows around 42°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available in Chandler and can be found with relative ease.
Transportation
  • Chandler is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
  • Public transportation options are available but may not be as extensive as in larger cities.
Demographics
  • Chandler has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to desert flora.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Chandler offers a variety of restaurants, including Southwestern and international cuisine.
  • The city has a vibrant arts scene, with galleries and theaters.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing and hiking in the beautiful outdoors.
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