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 Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit with 49 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10-15
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, GI conditions, diabetes, post-cath, and total joint replacement patients
• Utilizes Cerner EMR
• 12-hour night shifts from 7pm-7am
• Self-scheduling used within 4-week schedules, finalized by manager
• Every other weekend required (2 weekends per 4-week schedule)
• No call or standby requirements
• Floating required to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified, with travelers first to float
• Tele/Monitor techs present on unit; RNs required to interpret strips and sign at least once per shift
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Diltiazem/Cardizem drips administered at set rate; RNs not required to titrate drips

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading basic tele strips required
• Some experience with CVA and TIA preferred
• Total joint replacement experience preferred
• Cerner EMR experience recommended due to limited orientation
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to signing contract
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months worked and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years worked, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide medical/surgical and telemetry nursing care to a diverse patient population
• Both charge nurse and house supervisor support available on unit
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, typically working 2 days and an eve or 2 eves and a day
• Must pass a pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Failure of dysrhythmia or sterile technique exams after two attempts results in ineligibility with this health system's Arizona and Sacramento facilities for 6 months
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with this health system, including CHI and/or Dignity affiliated facilities, within the past year
• Cancellation policy allows 4 shifts per contract, or 3 shifts if the contract is under 13 weeks