MS/Tele/PCU Float Pool RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a MedSurg/Tele/PCU Float Pool position requiring at least 1 year of PCU experience and an active AZ or Compact RN license.

Details

• MedSurg, Telemetry, and PCU units across two hospital campuses, including inpatients holding in the ED
• Acute care stepdown unit setting
• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:4 and MedSurg Tele ratio of 1:5-6
• Patient population includes geriatric and orthopedic patients, as well as post-procedural cardiac catheterization and CABG post-op patients
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Uses CPAP, BiPAP, and heated high flow respiratory equipment
• Stepdown unit includes bedside monitors, while PCU and MedSurg Tele are monitored by dedicated monitor techs
• Nurses must be able to interpret telemetry strips
• Cerner EMR used for charting
• 12-hour day and evening shifts on a 7a-7p schedule
• Every other weekend required
• Included in permanent staff holiday rotation
• No call or standby requirements
• Assignment notification provided via text message 2 hours prior to shift start
• First to float within the designated float pool
• Travel time of approximately 20-25 minutes between campuses

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• At least 1 year of PCU experience required
• Must be comfortable managing common titratable drips
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across MedSurg, Telemetry, and PCU units within the float pool
• Utilize nurse aides as part of the care team on all units
• Each unit has a dedicated charge nurse who does not take patient assignments
• Unit-specific orientation includes an 8-hour general hospital orientation plus 12-hour shifts on MedTele and PCU units
• Solid color professional scrubs currently required, transitioning to navy scrubs later in the year
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been employed full time, part time, or PRN with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year
• Schedules are published 6 weeks in advance for 4-week blocks, and flexibility is required
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply