Medical-Surgical Telemetry RN
Prescott, 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 a Med/Surg Tele RN for a 13-week night shift assignment requiring 2+ years of experience and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Details

• Acute care setting on a 49-bed Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, telemetry, post-cath, and total joint replacement patients
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10-15
• Uses Cerner EMR
• Night shift, 7-7, 12-hour shifts scheduled in 4-week blocks with self-scheduling finalized by manager
• Every other weekend required, 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified, with priority given to travelers
• RT equipment on unit includes BiPAP, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Tele/monitor techs present on unit, but RNs are required to interpret strips and sign off at least once per shift

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips required
• Some experience with CVA and TIA preferred
• Total joint replacement experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience recommended due to limited orientation
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Interpret and sign off on telemetry strips at least once per shift
• Diltiazem/Cardizem drips administered at a set rate; RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available on the unit
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, typically 2 day shifts and an evening, or 2 evenings and a day
• 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-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year; PRN employment through outside staffing firms is acceptable
• First-time travelers may be considered
• Cancellation policy allows up to 4 shifts per contract, or 3 shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks