Registered Nurse – Med Surg/Telemetry/PCU Float Pool
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position on a night shift with a focus on cardiac and medical patients requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and tele experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute care hospital setting on a 49-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, post cath, total joint replacements, CVA, and TIA cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5
• Nights, 12-hour shifts, with self-scheduling subject to manager approval
• Required to work 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, including specific eve and day expectations
• Required to float to East Campus and potentially PCU if qualified
• Uses Cerner EMR; Cerner experience recommended due to limited orientation
• Unit equipped with BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatment equipment
• Tele/monitor techs present; RNs required to interpret and sign telemetry strips each shift
• One shift of unit-specific orientation is provided
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Work closely with charge nurses, house supervisors, nurse aides, and tele/monitor techs
• No titration of cardiac drips; set rate Cardizem drips are managed
• No on-call or standby requirements
• First to float policy applies
• Must interpret and document telemetry strip readings at least once per shift
• Holiday and weekend coverage is strictly enforced

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years of recent acute care experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency in reading basic tele strips and dysrhythmias required
• Some experience with CVA, TIA, and total joint replacement patients required
• Must pass a Relias dysrhythmia exam prior to contract
• Cerner EMR experience recommended
• Copy of driver's license required
• Two references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• May not have been employed by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility full-time, part-time, or PRN within the past year
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility

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