Medical/Surgical Telemetry PCU Float RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in an acute care setting with night shifts and telemetry interpretation required.

Responsibilities

• Work in an acute hospital setting on a 49-bed Med/Surg Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, post-cath, total joint replacement, and telemetry cases
• Patient ratio is 1:5 with nurse aides at 1:10-15
• Requires reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips and caring for some CVA and TIA patients
• Use of BiPAP, CPAP, and standard telemetry monitoring equipment
• Cerner EMR is used on the unit
• Shift is 12-hour nights with self-scheduling finalized by management
• Weekend requirement is two weekends per four weeks
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving (combination of days/eves)
• First to float and may float to East Campus or PCU if qualified
• No on-call requirements
• Responsibilities include providing direct nursing care to a diverse Med/Surg Telemetry population and performing basic and advanced patient assessments
• RNs are required to interpret telemetry monitor strips and sign documentation once per shift
• No titratable drips required except administration of Cardizem at a set rate
• Team support includes charge nurse, house supervisor, and nurse aides on unit
• One shift of orientation provided before starting patient care duties
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• RNs will be tested on sterile technique for Foley catheter and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Failure of required exams results in disqualification from assignment for 6 months

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum two years of recent RN experience in Med/Surg Telemetry
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam with a minimum score of 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Ability to interpret tele strips and document at least once per shift
• Cerner experience preferred due to limited orientation
• Cannot have been directly employed (FT, PT, or PRN) at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Driver's license required for verification
• Requires two professional references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from the last 3 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