MedSurg/Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring at least 2 years of experience, night shift availability, and an active AZ or Compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a Med/Surg Telemetry unit (4th Floor, encompassing two units: 4A and 4B with 48 beds total)
• Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at a 1:10–15 ratio
• Telemetry is monitored remotely by monitor techs on the 3rd floor; RNs are required to interpret and sign strips at least once per shift
• Diltiazem administered at a set rate; drip titration is not required
• Equipment includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and nebulizer breathing treatments
• Charting via Cerner (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation time)
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
• Schedules are made 4 weeks out using self-scheduling, finalized by the unit manager
• Every other weekend (EOW) requirement
• First to float; floating may occur to the East Campus and potentially PCU if qualified
• No on-call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips required
• Experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
• A driver's license is required for consideration
• Two 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
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license)

Additional Information

• RNs perform telemetry strip interpretation and sign off on readings at least once per shift
• Charge nurses do not take a patient assignment; house supervisor support is also available
• Unit orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit (approximately 12 hours); Cerner experience is strongly recommended given the limited orientation time
• Holiday coverage is expected for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day — travelers are expected to work a combination of 2 days and 1 evening or 2 evenings and 1 day across those holidays
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• RNs must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• A pass/fail skills test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered