MS/Tele/PCU Float Pool RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Med/Surg/Tele/PCU Float Pool position requiring at least 1 year of PCU experience and AZ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Float pool position covering MedSurg Tele and PCU units across two campuses, including inpatients holding in the ED
• PCU nurse:patient ratio of 1:4; MedSurg Tele ratio of 1:5-6
• Patient population includes geriatric and ortho patients, plus post-procedural cardiac cath and post-CABG patients
• Required to titrate drips including Heparin, Cardizem, Amiodarone, Nitro, Dopamine, Dobutamine, and Insulin
• Utilizes CPAP/BiPAP at night in MedSurg, and BiPAP, CPAP, and Heated High Flow in PCU
• Tele monitoring present on stepdown unit with monitor techs; RNs must be able to interpret strips
• Nurse aids utilized across all settings
• Charge nurse on each unit does not take patient assignments
• Night shift, 7p-7a schedule with every other weekend required
• Schedule published 6 weeks out in 4-week blocks; flexibility required
• First to float within the float pool
• Notified of unit assignment via text message approximately 2 hours prior to shift start
• Travel time between campuses is approximately 20-25 minutes
• No call or standby requirement
• Uses Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of PCU experience required
• Must be comfortable managing and titrating common cardiac and critical care drips
• Ability to interpret telemetry strips required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• 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 dates of employment and rehire eligibility

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care across MedSurg Tele and PCU units, including float coverage during ED patient holds
• Participate in holiday coverage as part of the standard staff rotation
• Complete unit-specific orientation including a general hospital orientation day plus 12-hour shifts at both West MedTele and PCU
• Scrub/dress code is solid color professional scrubs, transitioning to navy scrubs later in the year
• Must take a pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the float zone's city center
• 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
• First-time travelers may be considered for this position