Float Pool RN - MedSurg, Telemetry & PCU
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg, Telemetry, and PCU Float Pool night shift position requiring two years of acute care experience and current ACLS/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Position is in the acute care float pool covering Med/Surg, Tele, and PCU units across both hospital campuses
• Units include MedSurg, Med Tele, PCU, and inpatient ED holding areas with a variety of post-procedural cardiac, ortho, and geriatric patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:4 in PCU and 1:5-6 in MedSurg Tele
• Required to float to both West and East campuses, with assignments communicated approximately two hours before the shift
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend required, and included in perm staff holiday rotation
• First to float among unit staff
• No call or on-call requirements
• EMR used is Cerner; nurses must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Charge nurses are present but do not take patient assignments; nurse aides are available in all settings
• Units utilize monitoring technology and a variety of RT equipment including CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high flow
• Provide comprehensive acute care nursing for a range of adult and geriatric patients, including managing complex cardiac and post-surgical cases
• Active involvement with a strong cath lab program and care for post-MI and post-cardiac cath patients
• Must titrate and manage cardiac and critical care drips independently
• Participate in the hospital's professional dress code; navy scrubs will be required starting October
• Flexibility is required in scheduling and floating between units and campuses approximately 20-25 minutes apart
• Completion of general and unit-specific orientation (8-hour hospital orientation, plus shifts on both Med Tele and PCU units)
• Must not have been employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by CommonSpirit facilities in the last year, but PRN through outside agencies may be considered
• Must be able to pass sterile technique skills testing for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes during orientation

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required and must be in hand at the time of consideration
• Minimum of two years RN experience in acute care, with at least one year in a PCU setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Experience with titrating drips such as Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin is required
• Must be comfortable interpreting cardiac rhythms and providing telemetry care
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam with at least 80% score within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Cannot have been employed by any facility associated with CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Driver’s license must be provided for consideration
• Two professional references required—one from a supervisor within the last 12 months and one from a peer or supervisor within the last 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