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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position in Arizona, requiring at least 2 years of experience, telemetry strip interpretation skills, and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg Telemetry unit on a 49-bed 3rd floor unit
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, post-cath, and total joint replacement cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aides available at a 1:10–15 ratio
• RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and co-sign at least once per shift; monitor techs are also present on the unit
• Set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are used; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Charting is done in Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts (7p–7a), 13-week contract
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
• First to float; may float to the East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
• No on-call or standby requirement

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses will not be accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications will not be accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Ability to read and interpret basic telemetry strips required
• Experience with CVA and TIA patients
• Total joint replacement experience required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended due to minimal orientation (1 shift)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility; driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year (PRN through outside staffing firms is acceptable)
• 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 copy of your driver's license is required for consideration

Additional Information

• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to contract confirmation
• A pass/fail sterile technique assessment (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation
• Failing either the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique test on the second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status for all CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento, CA region
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• Self-scheduling is used but schedules are finalized by the manager on a 4-week cycle
• Holiday coverage expected for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day — travelers are expected to work 2 days and 1 eve, or 2 eves and 1 day across the holiday cluster
• Required scrub color is navy blue
• Both a charge nurse and house supervisor are present on the unit