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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 19, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg Telemetry position requiring 2+ years of experience and AHA ACLS certification at a community hospital and regional referral center.

Details

• Medical Surgical Telemetry unit in a 171-bed, Joint Commission accredited community hospital and Level 3 Trauma Center
• 40-bed unit with adult/geriatric patient population including total joint, surgical, ACS, CHF, CKD, alcohol withdrawal, SIRS, and GIB patients
• Patient ratio of 1:6
• 3x12 night shift schedule (7P-7A) with 36 weekly guaranteed hours
• Every other weekend required, equating to approximately 4 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• No standing 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 medication dispensing, and Zoll defibrillators
• Medhost EHR system

Requirements

• Active RN license (AZ or Compact) required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Recent acute care and telemetry experience required
• ADN required
• Must be able to handle a 1:6 patient ratio
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Preceptor and charge experience a plus
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active Nursys license verification required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver telemetry-based nursing care to a mixed adult/geriatric population with acute and chronic medical conditions
• Supportive team environment under unit supervision
• Compassionate, positive, can-do attitude valued on this unit
• Black scrubs (top and bottom) required; open-toe shoes not permitted
• Weekly orientation sessions offered
• Candidates must reside 60+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate; local rate available for closer candidates
• Prior perm staff employment at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months is not permitted
• Candidates must not be employed elsewhere full-time during the assignment
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply