Multi Care Unit (ICU/PCU/Med-Surg) Registered Nurse
Prescott Valley, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a night shift position in a Multi Care Unit, requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and strong ICU/PCU skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 10-bed Multi Care Unit (MCU) with combined ICU, PCU, and MST patient populations
• Acute care hospital environment with all acuity levels managed on a single unit
• Nurse-to-patient ratios depend on acuity: ICU 1:2, PCU 1:4, MST 1:5-6, or 1:3 if no nurse aide is available
• Common cases include sepsis, substance withdrawal, respiratory failure, DKA, post-op complications, and cardiac/pressure abnormalities
• RN is required to titrate sedation, vasopressors, and insulin drips
• Ventilators, BiPAP, and CPAP used on the unit with RT support
• Uses Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required (Friday/Saturday for nights)
• Holiday rotation for fair coverage
• First to float policy, with floating within campus and to sister units including ICU/PCU and adult cases in peds unit, and to West Campus in Prescott with two-hour notice
• Staff may be placed on standby if census is low
• RNs are responsible for managing ICU, PCU, and MST patients in a single adaptable unit
• Charge RN supports overall unit operations
• Remote Monitor Techs assist with telemetry monitoring for PCU and MST patients
• Must wear any scrub color except camouflage
• Unit and hospital orientation provided
• Holiday coverage required as part of a rotation
• Candidates who fail the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam on the second attempt are ineligible for 6 months at this system

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of application
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required; will consider 1 year ICU and 1 year PCU/Med Surg in larger hospitals with strong skills
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia (Relias) exam with 80% within two attempts prior to hire
• Ability to monitor and interpret 12-lead EKGs and cardiac rhythms
• Must be able to titrate critical care drips including sedation and vasopressors
• Must not have been employed by any CommonSpirit-associated facility (including CHI and Dignity) in the past 12 months
• Permanent residence must be at least 50 miles from the facility
• Valid driver's license required
• Two references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from the past three 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