A Phoenix, Arizona acute care health system is seeking a Med/Surg Telemetry RN for local PRN and local contract assignments through its in-house contingent staffing pool. This is a W-2 employee engagement — not an outside agency placement — offering greater contract security, preferred booking agreements, and direct access to facility scheduling. Candidates who want the flexibility of contingent work without the instability of third-party agency relationships will find this structure particularly attractive.
Perks and Benefits
- Hourly wage of $52.50 for local assignment (rate set at time of posting; subject to minor market fluctuation)
- W-2 employee status — not a 1099 or agency contractor — with all associated employment protections
- Weekly pay cycle
- 401(k) with company match
- Preferred Booking Agreements available for local contract employees, providing enhanced scheduling priority and contract security
- Referral bonus program available to active pool employees
Practice Highlights
- Direct clinical patient care on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit within a large acute care facility in Phoenix, AZ
- Assignment type: PRN and/or local contract — flexible scheduling structure suited to clinicians based in the Phoenix metro area
- Patients on continuous cardiac monitoring; EKG strip interpretation is an active, daily clinical expectation
- In-house contingent pool model means assignments are managed directly with the facility, reducing administrative friction common with outside agency placements
- Part of a large multi-facility health system with broad service lines across the Phoenix market, offering potential for cross-facility assignments within the pool
Qualifications
- Active RN license in the state of Arizona (or compact license eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of acute care experience required
- Minimum 1 year of current, recent experience specifically in Med/Surg, Med/Surg Telemetry, or Telemetry nursing
- Current BLS certification required
- Current ACLS certification required
- Demonstrated competency with patients on cardiac monitors; must pass an EKG strip interpretation assessment as part of the onboarding process
About the Community
Phoenix is the fifth-largest city in the United States and the economic and cultural hub of the Southwest, offering a cost of living that remains competitive relative to other major metros. The region is defined by year-round sunshine, a thriving restaurant and arts scene, and immediate access to world-class outdoor recreation — including hiking in the Sonoran Desert, skiing in Flagstaff (roughly 90 minutes north), and water recreation across the Salt River lakes. Families are drawn to the area's strong suburban school districts, and clinicians relocating from higher cost-of-living markets consistently find Phoenix's housing market and lifestyle balance to be a compelling combination.