Description

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

• Specialty: Telemetry
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiac Telemetry position at a Level 1 Trauma facility in Arizona, requiring Level 1 trauma experience and the ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance.

• Acute care hospital setting at a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Unit: Cardiac Telemetry (7NNA), a 24-bed telemetry unit
• Patient population includes cardiac stepdown, chest pain, MI, pre-transplant, esophagectomy, ER overflow, and detox patients; travelers do not take transplant patients
• Patient ratio is 1:3-4 depending on acuity
• Uses Philips monitors; RNs are required to interpret EKGs
• Non-titrating drips administered on this unit; CPAP and high-flow oxygen in use
• EMR: Cerner (PCs in room)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage based on unit rotation
• Float requirement to other telemetry units including T5, T6, and Neuro Tele
• Charge nurses are present and do not take patients except during high census
• PCT support: 2 aides on both days and nights
• SWAT RN available for difficult IV access; RT and pharmacy support available 24/7, with a pharmacist on the floor during days
• 13-week contract

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current AHA-issued BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Cardiac telemetry experience with EKG interpretation skills required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) prior to offer confirmation; two attempts allowed
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Must have own personal vehicle
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings required; men must be clean-shaven (for fit test purposes)

• Provides telemetry nursing care including EKG interpretation and management of non-titrating drips for a complex cardiac and surgical patient population
• 3-day floor-specific orientation provided upon start
• SIMs Lab is required on the first day of orientation and is pass/fail — skills tested include sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes; nurses have been terminated during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field
• Nurses who fail either the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (after 2 attempts) or the SIMs Lab sterile technique test are ineligible to work at CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento region for 6 months
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Navy scrubs required
• Local candidates are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-713352. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiac Telemetry

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.