Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry position in Arizona, requiring telemetry strip interpretation skills and a minimum of 2 years of experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a 49-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (3rd Floor)
• 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 Aide support (1:10–15)
• RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift; Monitor Techs are also present on the unit
• Diltiazem/Cardizem drips administered at a set rate (no titration required)
• Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Charting via Cerner EMR (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7am–7pm
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
• First to float; may float to East Campus and potentially PCU if qualified
• 13-week contract with 36 hours per week

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Ability to read and interpret basic telemetry strips required
• Experience with CVA, TIA, and total joint replacement preferred
• Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to contract confirmation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Cannot have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside firms will be considered)
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit (12 hours total)
• A pass/fail sterile technique test for 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 a second attempt results in a 6-month DNU status with CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona and the Sacramento, CA region
• Holiday coverage expected for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, and Thanksgiving Day (2 days and 1 eve, or 2 eves and 1 day)
• Self-scheduling is used; schedules are made 4 weeks out and balanced by the manager
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Both a Charge Nurse and House Supervisor are available on the unit
• No on-call or standby requirements