Med Surg Telemetry RN
Lake Havasu City, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of acute care experience and ACLS certification.

Details

• Medical Surgical Telemetry unit within a 171-bed community hospital and regional referral center
• Level III Trauma Center and Certified Chest Pain Center
• Adult and geriatric patient population including total joint, surgical, ACS, CHF, CKD, alcohol withdrawal, SIRS, and GIB patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• 3x12 shift schedule from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekly guaranteed hours of 36
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts within a 4-week schedule period
• No formal on-call requirement, though scheduled shifts may be flexed to on-call up to twice during the contract
• Floating to other units such as IMC and ED is expected
• Uses Baxter IV pumps, Posey bed/chair alarms, Omnicell drug dispensing cabinets, and Zoll defibrillators
• Medhost EHR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• ADN required
• Recent acute care and telemetry experience required
• Ability to manage a 1:6 patient ratio
• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Preceptor or charge nurse experience is a plus
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• AHA certifications required

Additional Information

• Provide telemetry-based nursing care for a diverse adult and geriatric patient population
• Weekly orientation provided
• Compassionate, positive, and can-do attitude preferred
• Black scrubs (top and bottom) required; open-toed shoes not permitted
• Must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to be considered for the travel rate
• Cannot have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment
• First-time travelers may be considered