Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg/Tele unit requiring AZ or compact licensure and prior telemetry experience.

Details

• Acute care Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit with 49 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:5
• Common diagnoses include CHF, COVID, respiratory issues, GI conditions, diabetes, post-cath, and total joint replacement
• Night shift, 12-hour shifts (7p-7a)
• EOW (every other weekend) requirement, 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• Self-scheduling used, finalized by manager over a 4-week cycle
• Floating required, including to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
• First to float priority
• No titration of drips required, though set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are used
• Monitor techs present on unit; RNs required to interpret telemetry strips and sign off at least once per shift
• Both charge nurse and house supervisor support available
• Nurse aide ratio of 1:10-15
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• Cerner EMR used
• No call or standby requirements

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Experience reading basic telemetry strips required
• Some experience with CVA and TIA preferred
• Total joint replacement experience preferred
• Cerner experience recommended due to limited orientation
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• 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
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide care for a mix of medical, surgical, and telemetry patients including total joint replacement cases
• Must interpret and sign off on telemetry strips at least once per shift
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving, typically 2 days and an eve or 2 eves and a day
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility as determined by driver's license address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit-associated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year
• Candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Must complete and pass a sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on the first day of orientation
• Failure of the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam after two attempts results in a 6-month do-not-use status with CommonSpirit Arizona and Sacramento facilities