Float Pool ICU/MedSurg Telemetry/PCU Nurse
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Float Pool position covering ICU, MedSurg, Tele, and PCU on night shifts, requiring an active AZ or compact RN license and ICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Position is based in an acute care hospital Float Pool, including ICU, MedSurg, Tele, and PCU units across two campuses
• Patient populations include geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedural, and stepdown cardiac patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: PCU 1:4, MedSurg Tele 1:5-6
• Assignment involves floating between ICU, MedSurg, Tele, PCU, and inpatient holding in the ED
• Required to manage titratable drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Must be able to interpret telemetry strips and work with monitor techs
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts, with every other weekend requirement; block scheduling may be accommodated
• Standby/call may be required for scheduled shifts
• Charting system is Cerner; Cerner experience is preferred
• Orientation includes general hospital orientation and shadowing on designated units
• Notification of unit assignment provided 2 hours prior to the shift via text message
• Solid color professional scrubs required, transitioning to navy
• Daily duties include providing comprehensive nursing care and managing multiple patient populations across ICU, stepdown, and telemetry units
• Travelers are first to float among units as needed
• Heated high flow, BiPAP, and CPAP equipment used in PCU and MedSurg settings
• Charge nurses present and non-assigned; nurse aids utilized on all units
• Travelers included in permanent staff holiday coverage rotation
• Navy scrubs required per dress code update
• Travelers must pass a sterile technique test for Foley insertion and central line dressing changes on the first orientation day
• Orientation includes 8 hours of general hospital orientation and unit-specific shadowing shifts
• Notified of unit assignment 2 hours prior to shift start
• Assignment spans two campuses with a 20-25 minute travel distance between them

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year in an ICU setting
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia (Relias) exam with 80% or better within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Experience caring for post-MI, post-cardiac cath, and CABG post-op patients required
• Ability to titrate drips and manage cardiac and stepdown patient populations
• Must be able to work night shifts and every other weekend
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Cannot have been employed (FT, PT, PRN) by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facilities within the past year
• References required: 1 supervisor from past 12 months, plus 1 peer or supervisor from 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