Travel RN - Med/Surg - Oncology in Phoenix, AZ

Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs • Hours: 36 hrs/wk • Start Date: Jan 12, 2026 • Length: 13 weeks • Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry Oncology position requiring an AZ or compact RN license and at least two years of acute care experience. Details • Work in an acute care hospital on a 32-bed Med/Surg Oncology Telemetry unit • Primary patient population is 85% oncology and 15% med/surg with telemetry needs • Typical patient ratio is 1:4 • 12-hour night shifts (7:00pm–7:00am) with a requirement of four weekend shifts per four-week period • Rotating holiday coverage is required • Use of Cerner EMR; Cerner experience preferred • Phillips telemetry monitors are used; RNs must interpret EKGs • Care for patients on Bipap and Cpap; no hospitalist or intensivist in house • Float to other Med/Surg or Tele units as needed • 24/7 RT and pharmacy support available • On-unit support includes a charge nurse with light assignment and two PCTs per shift • Floor-specific orientation provided for two days Requirements • Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted • Minimum 2 years of recent acute care RN experience required, specifically in Med/Surg, Telemetry, or Oncology • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required • Chemo certification is preferred but not required • Ability to interpret telemetry and EKGs required • Must pass Relias Dysrhythmia (DYS) exam and a sterile technique competency on day one of orientation • Driver’s license required for identification purposes • Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility as confirmed by driver’s license • Two professional references required: one from a supervisor within the past 12 months and one from either a supervisor or peer within the last 3 years Additional Information • Daily responsibilities include care of oncology and med/surg patients, specialty procedures such as Foley catheter insertion, and central line dressing changes • SIMs Lab skills assessment is pass/fail and required on day one, particularly related to sterile technique; failure results in ineligibility for 6 months • All nurses are expected to demonstrate competence in maintaining sterile fields • Educational modules on lifts, restraints, and wound care are provided due to facility-specific equipment and policies • Scrub color is navy; professional appearance required including no facial piercings and natural hair color • Men must be clean-shaven for fit testing • First time travelers are eligible to apply • Candidates may not have been directly employed by the health system within the past year