Med Surg/Progressive Care RN
Show Low, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Night Shift RN for a Med Surg/Progressive Care unit requiring at least 2 years of telemetry and acute MedSurg experience.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting on a Med Surg/Progressive Care (stepdown) unit
• 18-bed unit with 6 PCU-capable beds, all private rooms
• Unit may house COVID patients using temporary walls and dedicated air handling system
• Common diagnoses include AMI, stroke/TIA, pneumonia, renal (dialysis), afib RVR, SIRS, and diabetes
• RN to patient ratio is 1:4 on MedSurg and 1:3 on PCU/Stepdown
• Uses Phillips telemetry monitors with a dedicated monitor tech room
• Nurses validate monitor tech interpretations and document at least every 4 hours or more frequently as needed
• Administers medications such as Cardizem, amiodarone, Bumex, Lasix, Integrilin, octreotide, and Protonix
• No ventilators on unit; high flow O2 used for COVID stepdown patients and home CPAP as applicable
• Charting completed in Allscripts EMR
• Supported by charge nurse (24/7, taking 0-2 patients as needed), tele techs, HUCs, and PCTs
• CNAs split the floor, each covering up to 9 patients
• 24/7 in-house hospitalist, respiratory therapist, and pharmacy support available
• No IV team on unit
• Night shift schedule with 3x12-hour shifts
• 36-hour per week guaranteed hours with up to 3 cancellations per 13-week assignment
• Every other weekend required (nights: Friday & Saturday)
• May float to all MedSurg units as needed

Requirements

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) required
• 2 years of experience required, 3 years preferred
• 1-2 years of telemetry experience required, including acute MedSurg setting
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIHSS
• BSN not required
• Allscripts EMR experience helpful

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care on a mixed telemetry/stepdown unit, validating cardiac monitor readings and administering cardiac and renal medications
• Nurse managers conduct rounds but do not provide direct patient care
• Orientation consists of 2-3 days with a preceptor
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position