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Vivian Health

Travel Neuro Epilepsy Monitoring RN (Telemetry) - $2,185 per week

Vivian Health, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neurology Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Specialty:

Neurology

Discipline:

RN

Start Date:

ASAP

Duration:

13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift:

12 hours, nights

Employment Type:

Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit, requiring Level 1 trauma experience and a current AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

Position is in a hospital-based Neuro Acute Epilepsy Monitoring unit with telemetry

Unit features 48 beds, including 10 epilepsy specialty rooms

Typical patient population includes epilepsy, brain tumors, subdural hematoma, TBI, scoliosis surgeries, and other neurology cases

Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:4 on both day and night shifts

Required to work 12-hour night shifts (7 pm to 7 am), including 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks and 2 out of 4 major holidays

Possible floating to other Med/Surg or Tele units

Uses Cerner EMR system

Ventilation support involves BiPAP, managed by RT

Self-scheduling is available

Charge RN and resource RN present on all shifts

Daily responsibilities include neurological assessments, management of patients undergoing Trend EEG monitoring, and care for a wide range of acute neuro cases

Day 1 orientation includes a pass/fail simulation lab evaluating sterile technique and core clinical skills

Staff must adhere to strict appearance standards, including natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing

Team is supported by nurse aides (PCTs), pharmacy, and respiratory therapy available 24/7

Scrub color is steel (Grey's Anatomy / steel)

First-time travelers may be considered if all requirements are met

Candidates may not have been directly employed with any related health system in the past year

Travelers must have their own transportation

Requirements

Active AZ or compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration

Must have at least 2 years of RN experience including Level 1 trauma experience

Current BLS and ACLS certifications required

Must pass a dysrhythmia (Relias) exam before acceptance, with a maximum of two attempts

Must pass a sterile technique skills assessment for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day 1 of orientation

Two recent professional references required, including at least one supervisor

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