Med Surg / Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Med/Surg Tele unit position requiring 2 years of experience and active ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• Acute care Medical/Surgical/Telemetry unit with 49 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with nurse aide support at 1:10-15
• Patient population includes CHF, COVID, respiratory, GI, diabetic, post-cath, and total joint replacement cases
• Utilizes Cerner EMR
• 12-hour day shifts, 7a-7p, with every other weekend required
• First to float, with potential float assignments to East Campus and possibly PCU if qualified
• Tele/monitor techs present on unit; RNs required to interpret and sign off on strips at least once per shift
• Respiratory equipment used includes BiPap, CPAP, and breathing treatments
• No on-call or standby requirements
• No drip titration required, though set-rate Diltiazem/Cardizem drips are administered
• Charge nurse and house supervisor support available

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications 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 EMR experience recommended due to limited orientation
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Must provide a copy of driver's license for consideration

Additional Information

• Interpret and sign telemetry strips at least once per shift
• Participate in self-scheduling, finalized by manager balancing
• Schedules are built in 4-week blocks
• Holiday coverage required for Christmas, New Year's, and Thanksgiving (typically 2 days/eves or 2 eves/1 day across the holiday period)
• One shift of unit-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility, verified by driver's license address
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Candidates who failed the dysrhythmia or sterile technique exam twice are ineligible for CommonSpirit AZ and Sacramento facilities for 6 months
• First-time travelers may be considered