Registered Nurse – Pediatrics/Medical-Surgical Telemetry
Prescott Valley, 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 mixed Pediatrics/Med-Surg Telemetry unit requiring both adult and pediatric patient care experience, with telemetry competency and dysrhythmia exam passage required.

Details

• Mixed Pediatrics and Med-Surg Telemetry (MST) unit in an acute care hospital setting
• Unit has 10 beds with patient ratios of 1:3–4 for Pediatrics and 1:5 for MST
• Pediatric patients include respiratory illnesses (RSV, influenza, COVID), seizures, dehydration, appendectomy, and failure to thrive (med-surg acuity level only — no feeding tubes, trachs, or vents)
• Adult MST patients include surgical cases (total hip/knee replacement, small bowel resection, hysterectomy, exploratory lap) and medical cases (MRSA, C-diff, COPD, pneumonia, COVID, chest pain/telemetry)
• High-flow oxygen administration for stabilization and BiPAP management for stable adult patients with chronic conditions
• Telemetry monitoring present for adult MST patients; Remote Monitor Techs available, but RNs must be able to read their own telemetry strips; bedside monitors available for pediatric patients
• Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts (0700–1930)
• Every other weekend requirement (Saturday and Sunday for day shift)
• First to float; floating required to MCU or MST unit for adult patients, and to the birthing unit for mom-baby couplet care (L&D float available for those with L&D experience)
• Low-census standby rotation in place
• Holiday rotation required

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Active certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and PALS — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Adult Med-Surg Telemetry (MST) experience required
• Experience working with pediatric patients required
• Ability to care for both adult and pediatric patient populations
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) within two attempts prior to offer confirmation
• 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
• Valid driver's license required

Additional Information

• Provides nursing care for a combined pediatric and adult MST population — traveler must be prepared to care for more adult patients than pediatric patients at times, depending on census
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds encompassing MST, Pediatrics, and an Acuity Adaptable MCU (admits ICU/PCU/MST patients)
• Nurse aides carry a caseload of 10 patients; when no NA is available, RN takes 3 patients and provides primary care
• Drip titration is not required for this position
• A sterile technique skills test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation — must be passed
• Profile review and manager interview required
• Orientation is 12 hours, with unit orientation tailored to experience level
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — driver's license is used to verify permanent address
• Candidates who have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year are not eligible; those employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Navy scrubs required