Travel RN - Telemetry

American Traveler; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking an experienced Travel RN for a Med/Surg-Telemetry assignment. This 13-week travel position requires an active AZ or compact RN license, Level 1 trauma experience, and 36 hours per week on days.

The 14-bed unit handles medical patients with secondary psychiatric diagnoses; telemetry is used and Cerner EMR is in place. Candidates must pass a dysrhythmia exam and a Sim Lab during orientation.

Qualifications

• Active AZ or compact RN license required.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required.
• Level 1 trauma experience required.
• Med/Surg-Telemetry experience required; psychiatric experience preferred.
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (2 attempts allowed).
• Must pass a Sim Lab skills exam on day one of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical/surgical nursing care with telemetry monitoring.
• Support unit with behavioral health techs and video monitoring.
• Float to ED psych holds or Med/Surg floors as needed.
• Use Cerner EMR for documentation.

Skills

BLS

ACLS

RN license

Trauma care

Telemetry monitoring

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Travel RN - Telemetry

Travel RN - Telemetry

Phoenix, Arizona

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Assignment Overview

Overview

Posted 2 days ago

Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Sep 14, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

1

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg-Telemetry position specializing in patients with mental illness, requiring Level 1 trauma experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Med/Surg- Telemetry unit (Visual Monitor Unit) within an acute care, Level 1 trauma hospital
• 14-bed unit focused on medical patients with secondary psychiatric diagnoses, including dementia and confusion
• Charge nurse carries a patient assignment
• Support staff includes behavioral health techs and video-monitoring security
• Telemetry monitoring used; no ventilator management on unit
• Psych MD on unit; SWAT/IV team, RT, and pharmacy available 24/7
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Floating may be required to ED psych holds or Med/Surg floors
• Unit‑specific orientation consists of 2 shifts

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 18 months of RN experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required (Level 2 trauma experience will be considered)
• Med/Surg-Telemetry experience required; psychiatric experience preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (2 attempts allowed)
• Must pass a Sim Lab skills exam on day one of orientation covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Must maintain natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean‑shaven for respirator fit testing
• Copy of driver’s license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide medical/surgical nursing care with telemetry monitoring to patients with primary medical diagnoses and secondary psychiatric conditions
• Physical restraints are rarely used; chemical restraints may be used as needed, and all patients are video monitored by on‑unit security
• Average patient length of stay is 4 days
• Navy scrub color required; panic buttons provided for safety
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver’s license address
• First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit‑affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible
• Failing the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam twice results in ineligibility for CommonSpirit AZ and Sacramento region facilities for 6 months
• Candidates with 7 or fewer requested PTO days may receive an auto‑offer; holiday PTO requires unit manager approval
• Travelers must have their own vehicle for transportation

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

Overview

$2,023/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$26,299

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$105,196

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$756/wk

Regular Hours

$21.00 x 36 hours/wk = $756

Weekly Stipends

$1,267/wk

Lodging

$113.00 x 7 days = $791

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,023/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,821 - $2,023. The $2,023 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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