Medical-Surgical Telemetry Nurse
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry night shift position requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and strong telemetry skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a hospital's Med/Surg Telemetry unit with a 48-bed capacity on the 4th floor
• Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, gastrointestinal, diabetic, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:5
• Utilizes Cerner EMR, prior experience recommended
• Uses BiPAP, CPAP, high flow, and basic telemetry monitors; telemetry is monitored remotely but RNs must interpret and sign strips once per shift
• Diltiazem drips at set rate may be used; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• 12-hour night shifts (7:00 PM–7:30 AM) with every other weekend required
• Self-scheduling system is used, finalized by manager review
• Floating may be required to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
• No call or standby required
• Responsibilities include providing nursing care for a complex mix of medical, surgical, and telemetry patients and reading/interpreting telemetry strips
• Support staff includes nurse aides with ratios approximately 1:10-15 and both charge nurse and house supervisor available; charge nurse does not take patient assignment
• Orientation consists of one 12-hour unit shift
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Must work 2 weekends per 4 weeks and provide coverage for major holidays as assigned (Christmas, New Year's, Thanksgiving)
• Travelers may be first to float based on unit needs
• A minimum permanent residence distance of 50 miles from the facility is required to qualify for travel positions in Arizona

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience in Med/Surg or Telemetry settings
• Must be able to interpret basic telemetry strips
• Experience with general and orthopedic surgical, TIA, and CVA patients required
• Cerner EMR experience highly recommended due to limited orientation
• Must provide copy of driver’s license for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from the past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from past 3 years including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Must pass basic or advanced Relias Dysrhythmia exam and sterile technique test during orientation
• Cannot have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by CommonSpirit facilities in the past year

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