Med/Surg Telemetry Nurse
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele position at an acute care hospital in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active AZ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 48-bed MedSurg/Tele unit (4A and 4B) on the 4th floor
• Patient population includes COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, telemetry, TIA, CVA, and general, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aides available 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; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and nebulizer treatments
• Charting system is Cerner (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Self-scheduling used with manager final approval on a 4-week schedule
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Travelers are designated first to float, with possible float to the East Campus and PCU (if qualified)
• No on-call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• 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 must be provided 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

Additional Information

• RNs must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) before an offer can be confirmed
• RNs will be given a pass/fail competency test on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Orientation consists of 1 shift (12 hours) on the unit
• Holiday coverage expectations include working a combination of day and evening shifts across Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must permanently reside at least 50 miles from the facility; a driver's license is used to confirm permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity Health facility within the past year are not eligible; candidates previously employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered