Medical/Surgical Telemetry RN PCU Float Pool
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: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit in Arizona, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, telemetry strip interpretation skills, and the ability to pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to placement.

Details

• 49-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (3rd Floor) in an acute care hospital setting
• Common patient diagnoses include CHF, COVID, respiratory conditions, GI issues, diabetes, post-cath, and total joint replacement
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5, with Nurse Aides available at a 1:10–15 ratio
• Monitor Techs are present on the unit; RNs are also required to independently interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift
• Set-rate drips administered on this unit include Diltiazem/Cardizem; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Respiratory equipment in use includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor support available on the unit
• EMR: Cerner (experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation)
• 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
• Self-scheduling used; schedules are set on a 4-week rolling basis
• Every other weekend requirement (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
• First to float; may float to the East Campus and potentially PCU if qualified
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips required
• Some experience with CVA and TIA patients required
• Total joint replacement experience required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to placement
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years — both must include dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required

Additional Information

• Interpret and sign off on telemetry strips at least once per shift
• Administer set-rate drips including Diltiazem/Cardizem and manage patients on BiPAP and CPAP
• Only 1 shift of on-unit orientation is provided; Cerner experience is strongly recommended to ensure a smooth transition
• A sterile technique pass/fail test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Candidates who fail the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or sterile technique test on the second attempt will not be eligible for CommonSpirit facilities in Arizona or the Sacramento, CA region for 6 months
• Candidates must not have been directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year; those employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, as verified by driver's license
• Holiday coverage is expected for Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day — traveler is expected to work 2 days and 1 eve or 2 eves and 1 day across the applicable holidays
• Navy blue scrubs required
• No on-call or standby requirements