American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chandler, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/27/2025
- 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 Telemetry Float Pool position requiring AZ or compact licensure and strong cardiac drip titration skills.
Responsibilities
- Work in the Telemetry Float Pool within an acute care hospital setting
- Float between Telemetry, MedSurg, ICU, Cardiac Tele, Cath Lab, ER, observation floors, and both Chandler and Mercy Gilbert campuses
- Posts include Tele CV, Tele Neuro, and MedSurg units with patient ratios of 1:3-4 for Telemetry and 1:4 for MedSurg
- Care for cardiac, neurological, post-surgical, and oncology patient populations
- Ability to titrate cardiac drips such as Amio, Cardene, Nitro, Heparin, Dobutamine required
- 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with four weekend shifts per schedule period
- Expect to float to similar or lower acuity units; notification of campus/unit at least 1.5 hours before shift
- Uses Cerner EMR for documentation
- Work requires flexibility with floating between multiple units and campuses, with mid-shift movement possible
- Care includes a variety of patient conditions: post-cath lab, post-vascular, day 2 CABG, post-neuro surgical, CVA, ortho, oncology, and elective surgical patients
- Centralized telemetry monitoring and team support from PCTs as well as a charge nurse who does not take patients
- Hospitalist coverage with RT and Pharmacy services available 24/7
- Scrub color is navy
- Must work two out of three major holidays during the assignment
- Floor-specific orientation provided (2 shifts)
- Returning candidates must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit affiliated facility within the last year
- Travelers who fail either the dysrhythmia or Sim Lab exams may be disqualified for 6 months from CommonSpirit positions in the region
Requirements
- Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of submission
- Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in Telemetry or relevant acute care units
- Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
- Ability to interpret EKGs and titrate cardiac drips
- Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to contract signing (2 attempts maximum)
- Must pass a Sim Lab test on first day of orientation
- Copy of driver's license required for consideration
- Two professional references: one supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from last 3 years
Benefits
- High Pay and Bonuses
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
- 401(k) Plan
- Weekly Payroll Deposit
- Free Online CEUs
- Generous Housing Allowance
- Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
- Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
- Traveler Rewards and Discounts
American Traveler Job ID #P-620090. 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 - Telemetry
About American Traveler
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.
