RN Float Pool MedSurg/Telemetry/PCU
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,128/weekOverview
- Start Date05/11/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility Information1:5 Patient ratioShort Term Acute Care134 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: May 11, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg, Telemetry, and PCU Float Pool position at an acute care hospital in Arizona, requiring at least 2 years of RN experience and PCU setting experience.
Details
- Float pool covers MedSurg Tele and PCU units across two campuses, including inpatients holding in the ED
- West Campus PCU (Stepdown) has 14 double-occupancy rooms with an average census of 20; West MedTele has 95 beds divided into 4 areas; MedSurg is organized into 10-room double-occupancy pods
- East Campus is a smaller, easy-to-navigate campus with ICU and stepdown patients in a 10-bed double-occupancy unit
- Patient population includes geriatric, orthopedic, post-procedural cardiac patients (post-MI, post-cath, post-CABG day 3–4), and groin site management in the stepdown unit
- Nurse-to-patient ratios: PCU 1:4, MedSurg Tele 1:5–6
- RNs are required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
- Respiratory equipment includes CPAP and BiPAP in MedSurg; BiPAP, CPAP, and Heated High Flow in PCU
- Monitor techs cover PCU and MedSurg Tele; RNs must be able to independently interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Charting is performed in Cerner
- 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a)
- Every other weekend required
- Travelers are first to float; unit assignments are communicated via text message approximately 2 hours before shift start
- The two campuses are approximately 20–25 minutes apart
- No on-call or standby requirement
Requirements
- Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses will not be accepted
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
- Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
- At least 1 year of PCU setting experience required
- Proficiency titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips (Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Insulin)
- Ability to independently interpret cardiac rhythm strips
- Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract confirmation
- 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
- A valid driver's license is required for consideration
- Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license)
Additional Information
- Travelers must be comfortable managing and titrating the majority of cardiac and vasoactive drips used on the unit
- Each unit has a dedicated charge nurse who does not take a patient assignment; nursing aides are utilized across all settings
- Orientation consists of an 8-hour general hospital orientation day, a 12-hour shift on West MedTele, and a 12-hour shift on the West PCU
- A sterile technique skills test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation
- Travelers must be flexible with scheduling; the float pool scheduler builds the schedule, published 6 weeks out; night shift will attempt to accommodate block scheduling
- Travelers are included in the permanent staff holiday rotation
- Current dress code is solid-color professional scrubs; will transition to navy scrubs in October per updated guidelines
- Candidates may not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year; candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
Facility
Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
2 nurses recommend working with Yavapai Regional Medical Center-West Campus
Pros
Traveler friendly, good ratios, great scheduling, decent providers, Uses tiger text to communicate with most doctors. Plenty of hiking activities. Close to Sedona, Flagstaff and Phoenix. 5:1 Med/tele and 3:1 PCU.
Cons
Cost of living is High, roughly $2000-2500 for your own private space. Float between East and West Campus, 25 minutes apart, west will likely be where you spend 75% of your shifts so pick your housing accordingly.


- 1:5 Patient ratioVerified by 51 Vivian users
- Short Term Acute Care
- 134 beds
Employer
American Traveler
67 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Absolutely amazing personality, and impeccable communication, pleasant to talk to very efficient in quick in finding me a contract
Cons
Not enough people like Sebrona 😂😂
Recommends working with American Traveler
About Prescott, AZ
As a Travel Medical Surgical Nurse in Prescott, AZ here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Prescott is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable option for many.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a comfortable lifestyle for residents.
- In the summer, average highs range from 85°F to 95°F, while average winter lows range from 20°F to 30°F.
- Residents can expect warm summers and cold winters with occasional snowfall.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Prescott, and they are relatively easy to find due to the city's popularity as a travel nurse destination.
- Prescott is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around the city and its surrounding areas.
- Prescott has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the high pollen count from the surrounding pine forests.
- There is a notable population of travel nurses in Prescott, creating a supportive community for healthcare professionals.
- Prescott offers a variety of activities, including exploring historic Victorian-era homes and buildings, visiting Whiskey Row for a taste of the city's history, enjoying outdoor activities such as hiking along the shores of Lynx Lake, and experiencing the vibrant arts and culinary scene with galleries, eateries, and music events.
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