Travel Neuro Telemetry RN – Acute Epilepsy Monitoring

American Traveler, LLC.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Job summary

American Traveler seeks a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring position in Phoenix, AZ. Assignment runs 13 weeks, 36 hours/week, with 12-hour nights and holiday rotation.

Requirements include AZ license, 2+ years neuroscience/Level 1 trauma experience, BLS/ACLS, and passing a dysrhythmia exam plus SIMs Lab. Travel benefits and licensure reimbursements are provided.

Qualifications

• Active AZ or compact RN license at time of application.
• Minimum 2 years neuroscience/Level 1 trauma acute care RN experience.
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to consideration.
• Must pass SIMs Lab for sterile field, Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing change on day 1 of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 48-bed Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit within a Level 1 trauma center.
• Patient population includes epilepsy, brain tumor, subdural hematoma, scoliosis surgeries, TBI, and other neurological diagnoses.
• Ratio is 1:4 for days and nights, with Charge RN and resource RN support.
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a), with 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule and rotation for 2 of 4 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years).
• Unit utilizes Cerner EMR and requires telemetry monitoring.
• Possible floating to Med/Surg or Tele floors may be required.
• Certain specialized equipment such as Bipap is used, managed by RT.
• Responsibilities include comprehensive neurological monitoring, assessment of cranial nerves, and management of complex neuro patients.
• Must be able to detect subtle changes in neurologic status and respond promptly.
• SIMs Lab assessment on day 1 is pass/fail and critical to continuing employment.

Skills

Neuroscience RN experience

Level 1 trauma care

Critical thinking

Telemetry monitoring

Job description

American Traveler seeks a travel nurse RN Telemetry for a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring position in Phoenix, AZ. Assignment runs 13 weeks, 36 hours/week, with 12-hour nights and holiday rotation.

Requirements include AZ license, 2+ years neuroscience/Level 1 trauma experience, BLS/ACLS, and passing a dysrhythmia exam plus SIMs Lab. Travel benefits and licensure reimbursements are provided.