MedSurg/Telemetry RN
Prescott, AZ
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse (RN) - MedSurg/Telemetry

Location: Prescott, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

• Unit: Telemetry - Surgical/Neuro 4th Floor
• Beds: 48 (two units: 4A and 4B)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:5
• Nurse Aide ratio: 1:10-15
• Telemetry monitored remotely; Tele techs on 3rd floor read and post strips
• RNs interpret telemetry strips and sign at least once per shift
• Charge Nurse does not take patient assignments
• Floating may be required to other units (East Campus, possibly PCU if qualified)

Patient Population / Common Diagnoses

• COVID-19
• Respiratory conditions
• Gastrointestinal issues
• Diabetes
• Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
• Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
• General, orthopedic, and spinal surgical patients

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)

Experience / Skills

• Experience reading basic telemetry strips required
• Some experience with general and orthopedic surgical patients, CVA, and TIA preferred
• Cerner electronic health record experience recommended (only one day of orientation)
• RNs are not required to titrate drips
• Common titratable/set rate drip: Diltiazem (set rate)

Equipment Used

• Bipap
• Cpap
• High flow oxygen
• Some breathing treatments

Work Schedule

• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM) with a 30-minute unpaid lunch
• Schedules made for 4 weeks at a time
• Self-scheduling used but finalized by manager
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekends per 4-week schedule
• Holiday requirement: Work 2 days and 1 evening or 2 evenings and 1 day on major holidays (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving Day)
• No call or standby requirement

Orientation

• Unit/Department specific orientation: 1 shift on the unit

Dress Code

• Navy blue scrubs

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not specified as required.
• Floating to other units may be required.