Travel - Registered Nurse - Telemetry - Urology Surgery

Ambu; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Travel Contract Registered Nurse for the Telemetry unit in Tucson. The role requires managing and coordinating patient care while demonstrating strong technical and interpersonal skills. This position offers a comprehensive opportunity for RNs with significant telemetry experience in a dynamic environment, with shifts of 36 hours per week over a 13-week contract. Applicants must hold an active RN license and be proficient in Epic charting.

Qualifications

• Requires a minimum of two years of current RN Telemetry experience.
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• Passionate about patient care.

Responsibilities

• Implants and monitors patient care plans.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for patient care.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs.

Skills

Critical thinking

Technical skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Independence in decision-making

Education

Graduate from a fully accredited RN program

Active unencumbered RN Illinois state license

BLS and ACLS certification

One year of Epic experience

Job description

Description

Job Title: Travel Contract - Registered Nurse - Telemetry

Number of positions: 1

Years of experience: One to three years

Shift: Day shifts- 40 hours

Duration: 13 weeks

Start Date: Varies

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department: 4 South Surgical Nursing

Shift Timings: 18:45-07:15 Hours 3 days 12 hour shift (Monday- Friday)

Per Week: 36 Hours

30 bed Stroke, Urology unit; Navy or maroon scrubs; Epic charting

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors patient care plans.
• Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate.
• Serves as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
• Notes and carries out physician and nursing orders.
• Assesses and coordinates patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
• Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

Qualifications

• BLS and ACLS
• National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
• The ability to stand for extended periods.
• Strong technical skills.
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Passionate about patient care
• Requires a minimum of two years of current RN Telemetry experience.
• Graduate from a fully accredited RN program
• Active unencumbered RN Illinois state license
• One year of Epic experience

Requirements

• COVID vaccine with 2 Shots & Booster.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills.
• Participates in relevant continuing education programs.
• Knowledge of and dedication to the highest patient care and provide the utmost service excellence to all patients.
• Ability to take initiative and to exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise.
• A can-do, team oriented attitude is essential, as the ability to work independently and to interact easily with physicians, other managers and staff throughout the department and hospital.
• Effective interpersonal/communication, organizational, and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks.