Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN - PCU Float Pool
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, telemetry strip interpretation skills, and an active AZ or Compact RN license.

Details

• 49-bed Medical/Surgical Telemetry unit (3rd Floor) in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetics, telemetry, post-cath, and total joint replacement patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:5 with Nurse Aides available at a 1:10–15 ratio
• RNs are required to interpret telemetry strips and co-sign readings 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
• 12-hour night shifts (7 PM – 7 AM)
• 2 weekends required per 4-week schedule
• Travelers are first to float, with potential floating to the East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
• No on-call or standby requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications not accepted
• Experience reading and interpreting basic telemetry strips required
• Some experience with CVA and TIA required
• Total joint replacement experience required
• Cerner EMR experience strongly recommended due to limited orientation (1 shift)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (driver's license used to verify permanent address)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year (PRN through outside staffing firms is acceptable)
• Two 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam (basic or advanced) with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to offer confirmation; failure to pass results in a 6-month ineligibility period for CommonSpirit facilities in AZ and the Sacramento, CA region
• A pass/fail sterile technique test covering Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Orientation consists of 1 shift on the unit
• 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 applicable holidays
• Self-scheduling is used but schedules are not finalized until balanced by the manager; schedules are made 4 weeks out
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Charge Nurse and House Supervisor are both available on the unit