Registered Nurse, MedSurg 4W
Phoenix, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Med/Surg position requiring Level 1 trauma experience, telemetry skills, and the ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance.

Details

• Acute care Med/Surg unit (4W) in a hospital setting with 22 private rooms
• Common patient diagnoses include post-op, sepsis, pneumonia, COPD, diabetes, and infection
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4-5; no PCTs on unit — a resource RN supports in addition to the charge RN
• Heparin drips are titrated; no cardiac gtts on this unit
• RT is assigned directly to the unit
• No telemetry on this unit, but telemetry experience is preferred due to float requirements
• Charting is done in Cerner
• 12-hour day shifts
• 4 weekend shifts (Saturday/Sunday) required per 4-week period
• Holiday coverage required based on unit rotation
• No on-call or standby requirement
• Self-scheduling done 4 weeks at a time
• Travelers are first to float to other Med/Surg and telemetry areas within the hospital

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) license currently in hand — pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS certification required — pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent Med/Surg experience required
• Level 1 trauma experience required
• Telemetry experience strongly preferred due to float requirements
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia (basic or advanced) exam prior to offer confirmation — two attempts allowed
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• This is a newer unit that is actively building its team; some growth and process development may still be occurring
• Orientation consists of 2 preceptored shifts on the unit, plus a 12-hour general orientation
• All RNs must complete a SIMs Lab on the first day of orientation covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes — this is a pass/fail assessment and sterile field competency is strictly evaluated
• Additional orientation includes lifts, restraints, and wound care (educational/informational only)
• A pass/fail exam is also administered on day 1 of orientation — details provided upon hire
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Natural hair color and no facial piercings are required; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• A personal vehicle is required
• 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 placed PRN through outside firms will be considered
• A charge RN is not counted in the patient ratio; a house supervisor is available 24/7, and a manager is available Monday–Friday