Peds Med Surg Tele RN
Prescott Valley, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Pediatrics/MST unit position requiring 3 years of experience, PALS certification, and AZ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care mixed unit caring for both adult and pediatric patients (MST/Pediatrics)
• 10-bed unit with ratios of 1:3-4 for pediatric patients and 1:5 for MST adult patients
• Common pediatric diagnoses include respiratory illnesses (RSV, influenza, COVID), chronic seizures, dehydration, appendectomy, and failure to thrive
• Common adult diagnoses include total hip/knee replacement, small bowel resection, hysterectomy, COPD, pneumonia, MRSA/C-diff infections, and chest pain requiring telemetry
• No feeding tubes, trachs, or vents managed on this unit; patients requiring higher acuity are stabilized and transferred out
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Administers high-flow oxygen and BiPap for stable adult patients with chronic conditions
• Tele monitoring for adult MST patients with remote monitor techs; RNs must be able to read tele strips
• Bedside monitors used for pediatric patients
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required (Friday and Saturday for nights)
• Must work 11/25-11/27
• Holiday rotation required to distribute holidays fairly
• Standby/call rotation required during low census periods
• First to float on the unit
• Floating required to MCU or MST unit for adult MST patients and to the birthing unit for mom-baby couplets (not to west campus)
• RNs with labor and delivery experience may float to that unit

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of RN experience required
• Experience working with both pediatric and adult patients required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Strong clinical skills required as facility notes newer nurses or those out of acute care recently may not be suitable
• Must be able to read telemetry strips
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide primary nursing care with support from nursing assistants who typically care for 10 patients; RNs take on primary care responsibilities if no NA is available
• Charge RN oversees 50 inpatient beds spanning MST, Pediatrics, and an Acuity Adaptable MCU unit admitting ICU/PCU/MST patients
• Unit orientation is based on individual experience level following hospital orientation
• Navy scrub color required
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• Position requires profile review and a manager interview